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LC51 LRJ

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,111 mi
Last recorded168,111 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC51 LRJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 168,111 miles

Mileometer not working.

damage n/s & o/s rear panels

o/s/f headlight lens cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2012 168,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage n/s & o/s rear panels

o/s/f headlight lens cracked

Fail 13 Jun 2011 166,181 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 166,181 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 159,269 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 159,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both near side and off side side loading doors accident damaged

Pass 21 May 2009 148,157 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 148,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 23 May 2008 134,357 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 134,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 115,777 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 115,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 101,479 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 101,479 miles

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

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

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

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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LC51 LRJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LC51 LRJ, 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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LC51 LRJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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