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BL51 FXB

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,416 mi
Last recorded188,416 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 FXB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 188,416 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)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 188,416 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing seat belt stalks (5.1.1)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 6 Oct 2015 177,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 166,777 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013

Oil leak

play in steering rack offside boarder line pass

rear brakes out of balance boarder line pass

Fail 17 Oct 2012 149,996 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 149,996 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 139,308 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise offside front brake rubbing slightly

Fail 2 Jun 2011 139,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise offside front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 3 Jun 2010 137,156 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2009 135,311 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 134,256 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 122,991 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Dec 2007 122,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 94,780 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 75,404 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 FXB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXB, 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 FXB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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