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BK51 FFU

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

213,582 mi
Last recorded213,582 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 FFU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 213,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS. (1.1.11 (c))

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR LENS.

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

SECURITY OF SPARE WHEEL/CARRIER.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FRONT CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018
Fail 25 Jun 2018

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 189,477 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 189,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 177,781 miles

brake pipe corrosuion

engine mount worn

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front/rear suspension corroded

headlamp beam correctors fitted

high level rear light not working

inner steering joints play

left rear sill corroded

spare wheel security

steering play

Fail 18 Jul 2016 177,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipe corrosuion

engine mount worn

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

front/rear suspension corroded

headlamp beam correctors fitted

high level rear light not working

inner steering joints play

left rear sill corroded

spare wheel security

steering play

Pass 21 Jul 2015 161,872 miles

Slight exhaust leak.

o/s/f track rod end slight play.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 158,130 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 153,277 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 153,277 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 146,237 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 138,057 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 138,057 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 130,615 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 126,489 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 126,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 114,520 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 102,880 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 92,318 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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BK51 FFU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BK51 FFU, 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 BK51 FFU registered?

BK51 FFU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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