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FN51 UNL

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,079 mi
Last recorded159,079 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 159,079 miles

exhaust corroded and weak and leaking slightly at centre expansion box

Fail 18 Dec 2014 159,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded and weak and leaking slightly at centre expansion box

Pass 30 Dec 2013 156,510 miles

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

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

Oil leak

advise operation of hazard light switch

nearside rear number plate lightly slightly dim, recommend attention

very slightly play/wear in steering rack

Fail 19 Dec 2013 156,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise operation of hazard light switch

nearside rear number plate lightly slightly dim, recommend attention

very slightly play/wear in steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2012 155,110 miles

spare tyre valve deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2012 155,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

spare tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2011 152,387 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 147,756 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 147,756 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 147,090 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 147,090 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 146,098 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 146,027 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 144,389 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 144,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Apr 2007 123,894 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 99,632 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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FN51 UNL is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UNL, 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 UNL is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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