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FL51 VCM

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VCM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind front subframe mount (outrigger) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind front subframe mount (outrigger) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 141,498 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017
Fail 2 Mar 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box snapped (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 134,997 miles

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2015 132,786 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 120,562 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 125,334 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 123,771 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 123,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 119,085 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 90,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 69,142 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 55,443 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 43,495 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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FL51 VCM is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FL51 VCM, 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 FL51 VCM registered?

FL51 VCM is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FL51 VCM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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