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X988 HDC

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 HDC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016
Fail 6 Jan 2016 107,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe cracked and blowing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center pipe insecure (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

auxilary fan belt noisy affecting power steering operation

gearbox mountain slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 95,940 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 92,569 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 92,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear coil springs rusty.

surface corrosion to both rear brake pipes.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 89,398 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

oil leaks from engine.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 89,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly pitted

oil leaks from engine.

Pass 10 Dec 2011 85,166 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 18 Dec 2010 80,902 miles

Nearside Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 76,842 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 76,842 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front door mirror broken

Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,187 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,191 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 58,968 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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X988 HDC is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X988 HDC, 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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X988 HDC is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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