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MV51 HNP

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

162,081 mi
Last recorded162,081 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV51 HNP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 162,081 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 161,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 160,987 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Both front brake discs are in poor condition

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside front indicator lense damaged

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Nearside side loading door handle broken and door damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 139,419 miles

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

clutch master cylinder leaking

offside rear tyre has small cut in sidewall to cord but less than 25mm

Fail 25 Apr 2013 138,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch master cylinder leaking

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Apr 2012

both rear light lenses damaged

drivers door check strap broken

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside side loading door damaged

noise from steering rack when shaking steering (no freeplay detected)

Fail 18 Apr 2012

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

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

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

both rear light lenses damaged

brake fluid level slightly low

coolant level light come on during test

drivers door check strap broken

nearside side loading door damaged

noise from steering rack when shaking steering (no freeplay detected)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 108,768 miles

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

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

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

cracks in both rear light lense

dent in nearside side door and handle broken

nearside front tyre on 3mm tread

offside front tyre on 3mm tread and wearing on edges

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Fail 21 Apr 2010 100,437 miles

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

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

exhaust noisey and touching body

nearside rear sliding door damaged

new wiperblades

Pass 21 Apr 2010 100,437 miles

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

exhaust noisey and touching body

nearside rear sliding door damaged

new wiperblades

Pass 16 Apr 2009 90,580 miles

nearside body damage

Fail 8 Apr 2009 90,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside body damage

Pass 17 Mar 2008 80,911 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 80,911 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 72,689 miles

NEARSIDE SLIDING DOOR DAMAGED

Fail 8 Jan 2007 71,689 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 15 Dec 2005 59,773 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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MV51 HNP is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 MV51 HNP, 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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MV51 HNP is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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