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BN51 KCY

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 KCY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018

Battery light on

Excessive corrosion/hole to nearside rear and offside rear panels

Gearbox mounting defective Deteriorated ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing low on outer edge/tyre valve deteriorated-split (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn out on outer edge/Tyre deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2018

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery light on

Excessive corrosion/hole to nearside rear and offside rear panels

Gearbox mounting defective Deteriorated ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing low on outer edge/tyre valve deteriorated-split (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight seepage (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn out on outer edge/Tyre deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017

Excessive corrosion/holes to rear panel

Gearbox mounting defective Lower rear engine mount support bush deteriorated ()

Nearside front washer jet not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on both edges 205/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2017

Excessive corrosion/holes to rear panel

Gearbox mounting defective Lower rear engine mount support bush deteriorated ()

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

Nearside front washer jet not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on both edges 205/65R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge 205/65r15

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Unable to adjust (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on outer edge 205/65r15

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016

Fuel system component leaking injector(s) (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch around top shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed pin loose (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch around top shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip provision worn

o/s/r and n/s/r sections of rear cross member under bumper excessively corroded

oil leak

roof rack very poorly fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen damage outside drivers line of view

Pass 14 Mar 2014

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on dash

slight damage to nearside rear sill area

Fail 12 Mar 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on dash

slight damage to nearside rear sill area

Pass 29 Jan 2013
Fail 29 Jan 2013

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012

Air bag light on!!

Fail 23 Feb 2012

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

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

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

Air bag light on!!

Pass 11 Feb 2011

Air bag light on

Engine management light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2011

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Air bag light on

Engine management light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010
Fail 22 Feb 2010

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 110,515 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 110,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 103,259 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 85,848 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nail in tyre

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 KCY is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BN51 KCY, 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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BN51 KCY is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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