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FY51 LBV

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 LBV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 123,262 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 123,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking to load valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper damaged

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached brake pad sensor wire (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2016

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper damaged

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likely to become detached brake pad sensor wire (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 102,580 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 96,959 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 96,959 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 95,876 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 91,755 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 91,753 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 79,923 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 68,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

slight play steering rack end (o/s)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 68,186 miles

slight play steering rack end (o/s)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,811 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 65,811 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 64,574 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

offside rear and nearside rear axle mounting bushes no longer bonded and showing free play

Pass 11 Dec 2006 50,452 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 50,452 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

knocking noise from hydraulic spool inside steering rack

Pass 22 Dec 2005 37,525 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 37,525 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 8,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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FY51 LBV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FY51 LBV, 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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FY51 LBV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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