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LX51 HBO

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,323 mi
Last recorded61,323 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 HBO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,323 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 57,934 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 57,934 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 55,762 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 46,342 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 40,318 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 40,317 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 31,393 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 31,364 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Oct 2015 17,830 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2015 17,830 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 7,082 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 7,081 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all front indicators bulbs fading

both rear tyres cracked

spare tyre bold

topped up engine oil

wipers worn

Pass 25 Oct 2013 91,071 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

mile o metre inop

Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,631 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,870 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 61,637 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 53,382 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,371 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust heat shield loose

odometer digit 3 not completely displayed

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,979 miles

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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LX51 HBO is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX51 HBO, 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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LX51 HBO is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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