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FJ51 XAT

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 XAT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jun 2015

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jun 2014

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,718 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 40,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,255 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 34,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,311 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 26,311 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 18,293 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 18,293 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 10,896 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 7,212 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 3,278 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 3,278 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front bottom ball joint, rubber cups split.

front number plate cracked.

slight play in steering rack ball, offside.

wheel rim damage to both offside wheel rims.

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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FJ51 XAT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FJ51 XAT, 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 FJ51 XAT registered?

FJ51 XAT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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