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GJ51 FGD

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,161 mi
Last recorded140,161 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 FGD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 140,161 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 119,923 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 119,923 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 106,122 miles

Centre Deteriorated

Engine oil

Front Inner steering tie arm slight play ball joint

Fail 20 Jan 2016 106,122 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Deteriorated

Engine oil

Front Inner steering tie arm slight play ball joint

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 102,095 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,200 miles

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 95,136 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 92,071 miles

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

n/s tyres worn outer edges

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear suspension coils corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2013 92,071 miles

n/s tyres worn outer edges

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear suspension coils corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 85,262 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn thin

front pads 2/3mm

o/s/f indicator faded

play in inner steering rack joints

sump corroded

tyres soft

Fail 4 Feb 2012 85,262 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake fluid at min level

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn thin

front pads 2/3mm

o/s/f indicator faded

play in inner steering rack joints

sump corroded

tyres soft

Pass 23 Nov 2010 81,006 miles

centre lap beelt starting to fray

drivers door check strap stiff and noisey

exhaust clamp heavily corroded

front brake pads and discs look well worn

front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish and split

heavey corrosion on all coil springs

nearside front door mirror casing loose

slight freeplay in both sides front lower ball joints, and dust covers split

slight freeplay in steering system and track rod ends

Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,482 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2008 54,178 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear suspension low due to weight carried in back of van

Fail 24 Oct 2008 54,174 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear number plate in poor condition

Rear suspension low due to weight carried in back of van

Pass 29 Sep 2007 39,376 miles

N/S Headlamp damaged.

O/S Outer sill damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2006 27,726 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 27,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S Headlamp glass damaged.

O/S Front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 17,246 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 17,246 miles

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

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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GJ51 FGD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GJ51 FGD, 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 GJ51 FGD registered?

GJ51 FGD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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