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FD51 XRB

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,970 mi
Last recorded151,970 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XRB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 151,970 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 151,970 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 142,685 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front indicators slightly faded

offside wing mirror slightly damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2011

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/mirror damaged still have view to rear

Fail 17 Oct 2011

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/mirror damaged still have view to rear

Pass 3 Nov 2010
Fail 25 Oct 2010

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008
Pass 23 Nov 2007
Pass 15 Nov 2006
Pass 25 Nov 2005

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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FD51 XRB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD51 XRB, 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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FD51 XRB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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