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FD51 XSJ

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,846 mi
Last recorded118,846 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 118,846 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON THE EDGES!

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION!

N/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY!

O/S INNER STEERING RACK TIE ROD BALL JOINT IS WORN, PROMPT REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED!

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED AND STARTING TO SPLIT! (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 May 2016 118,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL SECTION (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL SECTION! (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported RUBBER BROKEN (7.1.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON THE EDGES!

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE IN A DETERIORATED CONDITION!

N/S FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY!

O/S INNER STEERING RACK TIE ROD BALL JOINT IS WORN, PROMPT REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED!

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHED AND STARTING TO SPLIT! (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 113,186 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST POOR

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 107,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 107,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 101,557 miles

rear springs corroded

slight play in steering rack

wipers do not park on thier own

Fail 12 Mar 2013 101,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

wipers do not park on thier own

Pass 19 Mar 2012 95,399 miles

front and rear coil springs corroded

front number plate cracked

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2011 88,384 miles

front number plate cracked

front springs slightly corroding

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

rear exhaust pipe into bo corroding

rear suspension coil springs corroding

Fail 8 Mar 2011 88,384 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

centre brake light not working may not be wired into circuit

eml light on

front number plate cracked

front springs slightly corroding

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

nearside washer jet blocked

rear exhaust pipe into bo corroding

rear suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2010 81,778 miles

advise front number plate

advise n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

advise o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

advise slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,544 miles

diesel cooler under van has been resecured with cable ties

slight play in steering rack/tie rod joint

Fail 17 Mar 2009 75,544 miles

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

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

diesel cooler under van has been resecured with cable ties

slight play in steering rack/tie rod joint

Fail 16 Nov 2007 66,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 66,315 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 57,207 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 57,207 miles

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 55,960 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 XSJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XSJ, 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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What year was FD51 XSJ registered?

FD51 XSJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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