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HG51 AXT

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

38,216 mi
Last recorded38,216 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 AXT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 38,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 37,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer seal (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 35,701 miles

Body damaged ( NSR , OSF )

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 35,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body damaged ( NSR , OSF )

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 28,489 miles

Fuel filter housing damp /leaking .

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged ,door not closing properly .

Fail 10 May 2022 28,480 miles

Emissions not tested Due to dense blue/white smoke . (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel filter housing damp /leaking .

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged ,door not closing properly .

Fail 31 Jul 2020 26,207 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 24,625 miles

Clutch pedal low

Engine stabiliser mount deteriorated

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Unable to visibly check front brake pad wear

Various oil leaks

Pass 29 Nov 2018

brake pedal rubber is worn

clutch pedal rubber is worn

engine mounting has movement

movement in drivers seat

nearside outer sill is damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2018 22,949 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal rubber is split worn

nearside outer sill is damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2017 20,270 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 20,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 5,008 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 4 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 85,039 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 85,039 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 77,237 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

Rear Bench Seats missing, Rear seat belts not tested

Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,937 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 71,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 64,979 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2009 64,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2008 60,034 miles

Advise n/s front tyre sidewall perished and tread down to 2mm in places.

Advise one washer jet partly blocked.

Advise slight play in o/s end of steering rack.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 60,034 miles

Advise n/s front tyre sidewall perished and tread down to 2mm in places.

Advise one washer jet partly blocked.

Advise slight play in o/s end of steering rack.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,542 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,536 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 48,536 miles

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

Offside 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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HG51 AXT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HG51 AXT, 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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HG51 AXT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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