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AJ51 OFD

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OFD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015

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

Nearside front rack end slight play

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

Fail 31 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front rack end slight play

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 163,429 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 163,429 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 148,032 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 138,683 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 23 Oct 2012 138,683 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Oct 2011 126,974 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in offside front steering

Fail 20 Oct 2011 126,814 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust centre pipe heatshield loose but secure at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2010 112,835 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight play in nearside front and offside front steering

Fail 27 Oct 2010 112,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

slight play in nearside front and offside front steering

Pass 30 Oct 2009 97,095 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Oct 2009 97,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 78,680 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

screw in offside rear tyre

slight play in offside front steering

surface cracking in tread area of offside rear tyre

cut in offside rear tyre within requirements deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 31 Oct 2007 59,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in offside front steering

slight surface cracking in tread area's of nearside rear and offside rear tyres

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in offside rear tyre within requirements

two screws and one nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 31 Oct 2007 59,289 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in offside front steering

slight surface cracking in tread area's of nearside rear and offside rear tyres

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in offside rear tyre within requirements

two screws and one nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2006 40,959 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 40,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

exhaust catalyctic converter section rattling

Pass 31 Oct 2005 21,278 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 21,278 miles

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

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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AJ51 OFD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AJ51 OFD, 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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AJ51 OFD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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