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BD51 GTF

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,941 mi
Last recorded149,941 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 GTF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2012 149,941 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2012 149,941 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 182,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

radiator header tank full of engine oil suspect blown head gasket

Pass 10 Mar 2011 171,083 miles

offside steering rack end joint worn

Fail 7 Mar 2011 171,049 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside steering rack end joint worn

Pass 18 Mar 2010 162,589 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

some play in o/s steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2010 162,587 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

some play in o/s steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2008 156,438 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 149,830 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 149,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 141,775 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 127,214 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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BD51 GTF is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BD51 GTF, 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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BD51 GTF is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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