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BN51 KDU

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Statutory seat belt missing Stalk (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014
Fail 28 Nov 2014

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 242,921 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 242,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 235,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 235,901 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 230,380 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 229,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pedal anti slip slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 214,968 miles

heat shield on exhaust insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2010 214,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

heat shield on exhaust insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2009 113,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 113,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 97,233 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 91,165 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 91,163 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 78,093 miles

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

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 KDU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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