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EK51 GHB

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

91,645 mi
Last recorded91,645 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 GHB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 91,645 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025
Pass 11 Jan 2024
Pass 11 Jan 2023
Pass 13 Jan 2022
Fail 13 Jan 2022

Emission control equipment obviously defective boost pipe detached (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 59,842 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 59,842 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 58,187 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 55,928 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 55,928 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened upper mounting plate (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened upper mounting plate (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,563 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 52,563 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 48,961 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,414 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 45,414 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 41,760 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 41,670 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 41,670 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,697 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,235 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 29,010 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 29,010 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 24,300 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,346 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 14,235 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 14,235 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 8,807 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 3,145 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 3,145 miles

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

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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EK51 GHB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 EK51 GHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK51 GHB registered?

EK51 GHB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is EK51 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 GHB shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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