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FD51 XRE

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,214 mi
Last recorded151,214 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 151,214 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 151,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 149,216 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 146,444 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 146,444 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 144,039 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 144,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 122,945 miles

suspect lower steering column uj has excessive play but due to rubber cover cannot inspect

Fail 21 Sep 2011 122,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn edges & slight sidewall damage

suspect lower steering column uj has excessive play but due to rubber cover cannot inspect

Pass 7 Oct 2010 106,214 miles

FRONT EDGE OF BONNET VERY RUSTY

OFFSIDE MIRROR CASE DAMAGE

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BINDING

SMALL SPLIT ON END OF NEARSIDE WIPER

Fail 23 Sep 2010

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

FRONT EDGE OF BONNET VERY RUSTY

OFFSIDE MIRROR CASE DAMAGE

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BINDING

SMALL SPLIT ON END OF NEARSIDE WIPER

Pass 26 Jun 2008 98,617 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 85,057 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 85,057 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 68,413 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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FD51 XRE is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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