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X878 FNB

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests44 (28 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 FNB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

28 pass 16 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear sill areas

rear valance corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2021

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear sill areas

rear valance corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020
Fail 27 Feb 2020

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019
Fail 6 Mar 2019

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019

under body corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 29 May 2018

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 May 2018

Exhaust system insecure Front pipe clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both o/s and n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel pipe chafing Chaffing on brake pipe. (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2018

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017
Fail 16 Jan 2017

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

metal clutch pipe slight corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

metal clutch pipe slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2015
Pass 9 Jun 2015

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2015
Pass 12 May 2014
Pass 21 Jan 2014
Pass 12 Jun 2013 120,818 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 120,803 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 120,331 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 119,333 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 119,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 115,336 miles

Engine managment light on.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 101,347 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 101,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 92,114 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 90,550 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 90,550 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 89,266 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 89,266 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 86,060 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 86,060 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 81,434 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 81,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 78,365 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 78,365 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 74,515 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 71,434 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 68,103 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 63,814 miles

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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X878 FNB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X878 FNB, 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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X878 FNB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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