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MJ51 BAO

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 BAO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015
Fail 14 Jan 2015

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 98,123 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 119,286 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 119,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 111,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 101,815 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 94,642 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 88,581 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 88,578 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 88,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 78,682 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 68,985 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 68,980 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2005 57,900 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2005 57,900 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

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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MJ51 BAO is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue 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 MJ51 BAO, 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 MJ51 BAO registered?

MJ51 BAO is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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