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FP51 YTD

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

166,910 mi
Last recorded166,910 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 166,910 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 166,904 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 155,815 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s side loading door outer handle broken

n/s washer jet partially blocked

Fail 12 Aug 2015 155,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s side loading door outer handle broken

Pass 19 Nov 2014 146,487 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 146,486 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre worn on outer edge also nail in tread

near side steering has slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2013 133,247 miles

n/s/r tyre near limit

Fail 27 Nov 2013 133,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 28 Nov 2012 119,233 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 21 Nov 2012 119,233 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE RACK HAS SOME PLAY

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 Nov 2011

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

near side sliding door handle broken

steering rack has a harsh knock no play found further investigation recommended

Fail 16 Nov 2011

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

near side sliding door handle broken

steering rack has a harsh knock no play found further investigation recommended

Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,364 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2010 92,364 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2009 80,180 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

passenger wiper blade torn

Fail 19 Nov 2009 80,180 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

passenger wiper blade torn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 78,298 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,096 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 61,068 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 60,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage to o/s frt tyre outerwall

play in o/s frt rack area

Pass 27 Sep 2006 50,473 miles

play in o/s front rack arm om limit

Pass 2 Nov 2005 40,844 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 YTD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YTD, 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 FP51 YTD registered?

FP51 YTD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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