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FD51 XRM

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XRM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026
Pass 23 Apr 2025 14,356 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn X2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 104,548 miles

Front wiper blades

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 104,546 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake valve leaking limit (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Oct 2022

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 102,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,670 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

front suspension & sub frame heavily under sealed

front suspension has surface corrosion

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

front suspension has surface corrosion

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2019 97,975 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear coil springs corroded

front subframe corroded

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 97,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear coil springs corroded

front subframe corroded

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018
Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,410 miles

exhaust system corroded

power steering slightly noisy

Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,225 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust has part of the system slightly corroded

n/s rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 89,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 84,477 miles

Oil leak

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

n/s wiper blade has a slight tear

Pass 2 Sep 2013 80,973 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 77,892 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,601 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 75,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,233 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 39,910 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 XRM is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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