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FP51 VUN

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,735 mi
Last recorded155,735 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VUN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 155,735 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2012 155,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside front brake discs heavily worn

offside front brake disc heavily worn

Pass 3 May 2011 129,669 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 129,669 miles

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system becoming corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 May 2009 97,272 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 93,145 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 93,133 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 79,392 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 79,392 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 66,313 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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FP51 VUN is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP51 VUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP51 VUN registered?

FP51 VUN is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is FP51 VUN safe to buy?

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