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BN51 XOW

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 171,967 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 164,792 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 164,747 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 159,245 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 159,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 152,819 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 151,413 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 149,890 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 148,027 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake disc grooved & worn

Fail 24 Jun 2009 141,147 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 141,147 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 132,955 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F STEERING RACK BOOT TWISTED,

Pass 28 Jun 2007

instrument cluster faulty....no mileage reading available.

o/s headlight has small hole...not affecting beam pattern.

Fail 28 Jun 2007

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

instrument cluster faulty....no mileage reading available.

o/s headlight has small hole...not affecting beam pattern.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 99,923 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 87,834 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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BN51 XOW 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 72.2%.

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 XOW, 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 XOW is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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