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BJ51 WNU

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 WNU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint and boot damaged (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine/under covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 125,529 miles

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 125,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2011 106,161 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 106,158 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 98,986 miles

o/s/f inner rack joint slight play

Fail 27 May 2010 98,986 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f inner rack joint slight play

Pass 22 May 2009 91,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 82,228 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2008 82,226 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 77,545 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 72,498 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 72,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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BJ51 WNU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BJ51 WNU, 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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BJ51 WNU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 October 2001.

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