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GD51 DCU

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,633 mi
Last recorded81,633 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 DCU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 81,633 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,295 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 79,238 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 77,330 miles

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

Offside Front indicator pale

Offside wiper staring to tear at end

Pass 2 Oct 2014 75,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 74,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both sliding door outer handles broken and unable to open from outside

centre stoplamp not working

winter tyres fitted to front

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,728 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both sliding door outer handles broken and unable to open from outside

centre stoplamp not working

winter tyres fitted to front

Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,168 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 70,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011
Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,694 miles

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

front discs thin

Pass 2 Oct 2009 42,566 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2008 29,141 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 16,399 miles

slight play steering rack , n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2006 205 miles

both front wing repeaters fading.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 47,517 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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GD51 DCU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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