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X857 VRM

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX857 VRM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018

Central Front Lower slight oil leak

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer side door handle broken

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer side door handle broken

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Lower slight oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer side door handle broken

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer side door handle broken

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017

top gearbox mounting area corroded

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside side door doesn't open from outside

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt driver seatbelt webbing frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside side door doesn't open from outside

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside side door doesn't open from outside

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt driver seatbelt webbing frayed (5.2.2a)

Offside side door doesn't open from outside

Oil leak ()

top gearbox mounting area corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 170,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 170,200 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s thin and deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 163,942 miles

Centre Rear stop light inop

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2014 158,111 miles

o/s and n/s front tyers wearing on outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2013 145,221 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 145,061 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 135,550 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 135,371 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 127,886 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 119,800 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 119,800 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 109,119 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 109,119 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 104,733 miles

O/S steering rack has slight play, not excessive on test.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 104,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

O/S steering rack has slight play, not excessive on test.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Oct 2007 89,256 miles

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2007 89,256 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 60,129 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?

Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.

68.8%
Pass Rate
8,093
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
87,828
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,685
Registration plate lamp not working 26,287
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26,227
position lamp(s) not working 24,481
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 15,659
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X857 VRM is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 100,735 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Dispatch fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X857 VRM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Dispatch typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X857 VRM registered?

X857 VRM is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X857 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X857 VRM shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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