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FL51 YVK

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 YVK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At manifold area (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Corrosion at bracket area for gearbox mounting on chassis

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease---- Inner CV (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint At reservoir (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2017

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe loose at centre box (7.1.2)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both front lamps on wings (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced At rear of subframe (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure Stud loose (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Top mount corroded (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Rubbing on tyre (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings At inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Engine low on oil

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At manifold area (7.1.2)

Front No plastic wheel arches fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Corrosion at bracket area for gearbox mounting on chassis

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Weeping grease---- Inner CV (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At top mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint At reservoir (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016

Both front plastic inner wheel arches missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT PIPE TO CENTRE BOX (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint FROM RESERVOIR PIPE (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

No spare wheel in carrier

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Both front plastic inner wheel arches missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT PIPE TO CENTRE BOX (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint FROM RESERVOIR PIPE (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

No spare wheel in carrier

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 137,329 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 137,329 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 134,255 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 134,255 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 133,079 miles

Corrosion on n/s rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion on n/s rear spring top mounting area

Oil leak

Rear n/s tyre wearing on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 133,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion on n/s rear inner wheel arch

Corrosion on n/s rear spring top mounting area

Oil leak

Rear n/s tyre wearing on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012

Corrosion on n/s rear inner wheel arch

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on n/s rear inner wheel arch

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 123,425 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on n/s rear inner wheel arch

Damage to n/s rear lamp

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 123,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on front brake discs

Corrosion on n/s rear inner wheel arch

Damage to n/s rear lamp

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 118,576 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 99,742 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 80,496 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 80,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2007 66,341 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 66,341 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 55,945 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 55,930 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 YVK is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YVK, 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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FL51 YVK is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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