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MA51 TYD

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 TYD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018

Brake cable insecure not connected (1.1.15 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 18 Oct 2017

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2016

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2015

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Slight Oil Leak Around Engine Bay Area

Pass 21 Aug 2013

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 80,537 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Aug 2011 75,232 miles

both side doors won't open

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside washer not hitting windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2010 64,314 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2010 64,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2009 54,440 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 48,542 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 48,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 433,216 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,220 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 33,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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MA51 TYD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MA51 TYD, 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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MA51 TYD is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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