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X997 LHR

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,328 mi
Last recorded110,328 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 LHR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 110,328 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2011

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 78,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 78,692 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 59,991 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 59,991 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise nearside rear side door outer handle broken access gained inside handle

advise rear number plate deteriorating

advise slight play end of steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,526 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 48,361 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 48,361 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 44,179 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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X997 LHR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 100,735 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X997 LHR, 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 X997 LHR registered?

X997 LHR is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 February 2001.

Is X997 LHR safe to buy?

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