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LV51 LCF

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,400 mi
Last recorded168,400 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 LCF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2016 168,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

excessive oil leak

slight play in steering rack inner joints

unable to perform smoke test due to oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2014 116,205 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 116,205 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,351 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 91,351 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,185 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 74,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 73,565 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 73,565 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 69,242 miles

exhaust system showing signs of wear starting

steering rack light signs of wear starting

Fail 8 Oct 2010 69,242 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system showing signs of wear starting

steering rack light signs of wear starting

Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,100 miles

front section of exhaust showing signs of corrosion

rear section of exhaust showing signs of corrosion starting

Fail 9 Oct 2008 64,054 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 64,054 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 57,600 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,471 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 48,471 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 37,712 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LV51 LCF is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LV51 LCF, 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 LV51 LCF registered?

LV51 LCF is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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