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Y693 XBL

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY693 XBL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2016

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust leak @ manifold area

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,996 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 59,986 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slight blow

timing belt ?

Fail 8 Nov 2013

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slight blow

timing belt ?

Pass 5 Nov 2012

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2011 46,768 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brakes are binding slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2011 46,717 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brakes are binding slightly

offside rear tyre is starting to crack & perish

Pass 9 Nov 2010 43,333 miles

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

one of the exhaust hangers has broken

Fail 9 Nov 2010 43,333 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

one of the exhaust hangers has broken

Pass 29 Jul 2009 39,298 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front tyres starting to perish.

advise near side front wiper blade split.

advise off side front tyre small cuts in tread.

advise rear axle bushes slightly worn slight play detected.

advise tyre to near side rearas tyre perishing and small splits evident now.

Fail 28 Jul 2009 39,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise front tyres starting to perish.

advise near side front wiper blade split.

advise off side front tyre small cuts in tread.

advise rear axle bushes slightly worn slight play detected.

advise tyre to near side rearas tyre perishing and small splits evident now.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,915 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 37,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 37,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,024 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 29,677 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 29,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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Y693 XBL is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y693 XBL, 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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Y693 XBL is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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