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GD51 CZL

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

199,832 mi
Last recorded199,832 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 CZL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 199,832 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 199,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 190,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 180,232 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 180,255 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 171,742 miles

exhaust corroding and slightly leaking

front drop link bushes deteriorating

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

oil leak

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 15 Apr 2019 171,741 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroding and slightly leaking

front drop link bushes deteriorating

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

oil leak

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 6 Apr 2018 166,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 159,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 153,362 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

steering rack noisey lock to lock

Fail 9 Apr 2016 153,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

steering rack noisey lock to lock

Pass 28 Mar 2015 150,230 miles

slight binding front brakes

Fail 28 Mar 2015 150,230 miles

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

slight binding front brakes

Pass 12 Apr 2014 142,921 miles

both front tyres showing wear near limit

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2014 142,921 miles

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

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

both front tyres showing wear near limit

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2013 139,864 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

E.M.L. light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside door mirror cover damaged and lose (but not affecting operation of mirror)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 139,864 miles

E.M.L. light on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside door mirror cover damaged and lose (but not affecting operation of mirror)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 129,756 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 129,752 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011
Fail 19 Jan 2009

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

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

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

engine oil level low on dip stick ,topped up.

the steering rack inner joints have some free play .will need attention in the future.

Pass 19 Jan 2009

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

engine oil level low on dip stick ,topped up.

the steering rack inner joints have some free play .will need attention in the future.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 124,457 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 115,068 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 115,068 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers wing mirror cover loose

light damage to n/s/r light cluster

oil leak from engine,underbody stained in oil

rear exhaust section in rusty condition

some play in steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2005
Fail 29 Dec 2005

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

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

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

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

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

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

damage to windscreen drivers mirror cover loose

oil leak

speedometer not illuminated

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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GD51 CZL is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 GD51 CZL, 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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GD51 CZL is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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