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LV51 XVD

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,003 mi
Last recorded146,003 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 XVD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2017 146,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 145,504 miles

Both front indicators and side repeaters colour fading

Both front lower arm ball joint gaiters perishing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front and nearside rear brakes have a slight bind and are causing slight imbalances

Play in offside front steering rack arm and bearing

Wipers streaky

Fail 12 Mar 2016 145,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Wipers streaky

Both front indicators and side repeaters colour fading

Both front lower arm ball joint gaiters perishing

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside front and nearside rear brakes have a slight bind and are causing slight imbalances

Play in offside front steering rack arm and bearing

Pass 16 Mar 2015 145,185 miles

Both front brake pipes rusty

Both front lower ball joint gaiters splitting

Both rear coil springs rusty

Corrosion starting to appear near top mounts

Cracks in windscreen

Indicator switch worn

Nearside front indicator colour fading

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside wiper blade poor condition

Oil leaks

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2015 145,185 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake pipes rusty

Both front lower ball joint gaiters splitting

Both rear coil springs rusty

Corrosion starting to appear near top mounts

Cracks in windscreen

Front brake discs rusty and worn thin

Indicator switch worn

Nearside front indicator colour fading

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Offside wiper blade poor condition

Oil leaks

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 144,616 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters splitting

Corrosion near both front top mounts

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Oil leaks

Small crack in screen

Fail 15 Mar 2014 144,608 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiters splitting

Corrosion near both front top mounts

Front indicators slightly discoloured

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Oil leaks

Rear coil springs corroded

Small crack in screen

Pass 2 Mar 2013 142,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 138,684 miles

Engine oil leaks

Front brake discs rusty and starting to wear thin

Nearside wing mirror in poor condition

Offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Fail 18 Feb 2012 138,684 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Engine oil leaks

Front brake discs rusty and starting to wear thin

Nearside wing mirror in poor condition

Offside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 7 Feb 2011

Nearside Rear 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)

power steering only works when revs brought up

Fail 4 Feb 2011

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

power steering only works when revs brought up

Pass 5 Dec 2009 124,773 miles

corrosion asnd minor blow from mid-section

front downpipe bolt rattling with minor blow from gasket

Pass 6 Dec 2008 111,565 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 98,065 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 76,517 miles

slight play at o/s/f wheel

crankshaft pulley noisy

o/s/f door mirror damaged

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 XVD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV51 XVD, 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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LV51 XVD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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