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BL51 FFB

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,682 mi
Last recorded124,682 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 FFB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 124,682 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

slight play in inner steering rack arms

Pass 18 Mar 2015 119,195 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level brake light inop.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 119,191 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant light on

high level brake light inop.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 106,079 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Mar 2014 106,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Feb 2013 103,669 miles

Near side rear brake binding slightly.

Off side rear lamp loose but not insecure.

Fail 13 Feb 2012 102,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 102,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 100,412 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 22 Feb 2010 97,778 miles

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2009 96,327 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 82,558 miles

advise slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 20 Feb 2007 76,060 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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BL51 FFB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BL51 FFB, 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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BL51 FFB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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