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FN51 EPJ

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,418 mi
Last recorded130,418 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 EPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 130,418 miles

(2.2B.1g)The nearside steering track rod inner pivot is noisy in operation and worn

(2.2B.1g)The offside steering track rod inner pivot is noisy in operation and worn

(2.3.1a)The power steering assistance at idle may be reduced,it is recommended therefore the system is checked out to ensure the function is normal and fault free.

(2.5B.1a)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(2.5B.1a)The offside front lower suspension ball joint is slightly worn and the dust cover is split

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc fraces are worn

(6.4.1)The nearside loading door outer handle is damaged.

(7.1.2a)The centre exhaust silencer flange has a slight leak present

(7.1.2b)The centre exhaust silencer flange is slightly noisy in operation

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is leaving streaks of fluid behind in service

(8.4.2)The bonnet retaining device is ready for service

Fail 3 Dec 2009 130,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

(2.2B.1g)The nearside steering track rod inner pivot is noisy in operation and worn

(2.2B.1g)The offside steering track rod inner pivot is noisy in operation and worn

(2.3.1a)The power steering assistance at idle may be reduced,it is recommended therefore the system is checked out to ensure the function is normal and fault free.

(2.5B.1a)The nearside front lower suspension ball joint dust cover is split

(2.5B.1a)The offside front lower suspension ball joint is slightly worn and the dust cover is split

(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc fraces are worn

(6.4.1)The nearside loading door outer handle is damaged.

(7.1.2a)The centre exhaust silencer flange has a slight leak present

(7.1.2b)The centre exhaust silencer flange is slightly noisy in operation

(8.2.2)The offside wiper blade is leaving streaks of fluid behind in service

(8.4.2)The bonnet retaining device is ready for service

Pass 1 Dec 2008 129,151 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 129,151 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 119,001 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 119,001 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 112,130 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 112,130 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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FN51 EPJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FN51 EPJ, 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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FN51 EPJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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