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BN51 KCV

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,070 mi
Last recorded178,070 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 KCV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2014 178,070 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 167,940 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 167,940 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 158,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsf outer cv boot evidence of grease no split in boot seen

Fail 29 Feb 2012 158,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

nsf outer cv boot evidence of grease no split in boot seen

Pass 25 Sep 2010 140,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 25 Jan 2010 135,997 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 7 Nov 2008 129,175 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 129,175 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear door not open from the outside

Pass 19 Nov 2007 127,393 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 119,774 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 113,616 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 113,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BN51 KCV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN51 KCV, 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 BN51 KCV registered?

BN51 KCV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is BN51 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 KCV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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