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FL51 VDO

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,321 mi
Last recorded109,321 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 VDO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 109,321 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre sidewalls perished

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 103,105 miles

o/s mirror outer cover missing

Fail 25 Sep 2013 103,105 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s mirror outer cover missing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 96,945 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

heater hose rubbing

slight engine oil leak

tail pipe slightly holed

Fail 10 Nov 2012 96,943 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

heater hose rubbing

slight engine oil leak

tail pipe slightly holed

Pass 26 Oct 2011

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn on outer tread

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread

offside wing mirror casing damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2011

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres worn on outer tread

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread

offside wing mirror casing damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2010
Pass 7 Oct 2009
Fail 7 Oct 2009

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 155,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 155,216 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 153,316 miles

o/s/f wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2007 153,316 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2006 142,861 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 138,036 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 VDO is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FL51 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

FL51 VDO is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is FL51 VDO safe to buy?

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