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FD51 XSN

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

163,816 mi
Last recorded163,816 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 XSN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 163,816 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 163,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 148,986 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 156,255 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 148,986 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 148,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 140,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 134,377 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 109,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 111,785 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side front direction indiactor lens cover is cracked but not expossing a white light

near side tail lens cover is cracked but not expossing a white light

slight damage to the near side front outer side wall

spare wheel is missing

Fail 15 Jul 2011 111,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

near side front direction indiactor lens cover is cracked but not expossing a white light

near side tail lens cover is cracked but not expossing a white light

slight damage to the near side front outer side wall

spare wheel is missing

Fail 5 May 2010 98,957 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/f indicator lamp dammaged but secure.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

Pass 5 May 2010 98,957 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/f indicator lamp dammaged but secure.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

Pass 7 May 2009 83,512 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

light scratches in o/s part of screen.

o/s/f brake hose cracked.

Fail 6 May 2009 83,512 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

light scratches in o/s part of screen.

o/s/f brake hose cracked.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 77,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 77,322 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 69,802 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 69,801 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 6 Oct 2006 69,516 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 54,758 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 54,758 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in front off side steering rack

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 XSN is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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