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EK51 GHD

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

182,931 mi
Last recorded182,931 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 182,931 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear back panel rusting

Fail 7 Sep 2020 182,931 miles

Emissions not tested due to black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear back panel rusting

Pass 11 Sep 2019 171,425 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 162,668 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front disc rusty

Offside Rear brake slight bind

fuel filter insecure

Fail 11 Sep 2018 162,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front disc rusty

Offside Rear brake slight bind

fuel filter insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2017 154,266 miles

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

play in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2017 154,247 miles

Fuel pipe insecure underside and rubbing steering rack (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2016 144,622 miles

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

n/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Jul 2015 131,202 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 131,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 121,218 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 121,218 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2013

osr tyre punctured (screw in centre of tyre)

Fail 22 Jan 2013

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

osr tyre punctured (screw in centre of tyre)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 113,815 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 113,815 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 106,919 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chips in screen

rear exhaust rubber missing but system secure

slight play inbalance

Pass 3 Nov 2009 104,208 miles

chip in screen

rear brake readings low

strong smell of fuel undre bonnet

Fail 10 Oct 2009 104,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chip in screen

engine mis-firing

strong smell of fuel under bonnet but no leaks found

Pass 12 May 2008 95,559 miles

front brake discs rusty, front tyres near limit & pressures low?

Fail 7 May 2008 95,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

front brake discs rusty, front tyres near limit & pressures low?

Pass 8 Dec 2006 90,932 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 90,932 miles

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

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 GHD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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