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FE51 FUV

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,317 mi
Last recorded179,317 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 FUV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 179,317 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 179,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 13 May 2019 165,435 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 165,270 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 150,385 miles

Central stop lamp inop

Heat shield loose

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

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 150,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Central stop lamp inop

Heat shield loose

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 May 2017 128,593 miles

advise drivers door pins worn

advise n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

advise windscreen marked to n/s

Fail 30 May 2017 128,593 miles

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

advise drivers door pins worn

advise n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

advise windscreen marked to n/s

Pass 2 Sep 2016 121,427 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 111,586 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 101,004 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 101,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

advise spare wheel loose

Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,555 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 81,141 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 83,141 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,952 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 69,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 69,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,269 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 60,269 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,056 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 52,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alternator belt cracking

broken wire in n/s/f wheel arch

front screen scratched

o/s headlamp chipped

odometer light n/w

Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,295 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 37,269 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 37,258 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FE51 FUV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 FE51 FUV, 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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FE51 FUV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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