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BJ51 WNY

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017

Nearside Front head light cracked

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust cracked by centre box

high level brake light not working

Fail 27 Feb 2017

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

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

Nearside Front head light cracked

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust cracked by centre box

high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Feb 2016

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,471 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,532 miles

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

N/s mirror broken but still provides a clear view to the rear

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,939 miles

N/s mirror broken but still provides a view to the rear

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2011 60,939 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

N/s mirror broken but still provides a view to the rear

N/s/f tyre wearing on edges

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2010 56,501 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2010 56,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,081 miles

N/s mirror broken but still provide a clear view to the rear

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,010 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 24,722 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 24,271 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Some brake imbalance

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 WNY is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WNY, 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 BJ51 WNY registered?

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

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