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NC51 NZS

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC51 NZS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021
Fail 12 Jan 2021

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure inner sill holed within 12" of seat mount (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill within 12" of subframe (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure inner sill holed within 12" of seat mount (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill within 12" of subframe mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

fuel lines insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside undersill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 17 Apr 2019

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underbody pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside undersill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 12 Apr 2018

Nearside undersill corroded but not in a prescribed area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017

Nearside undersill corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outside edges o/s worse.

Fail 24 Apr 2017

Nearside undersill corroded but not in a prescribed area

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outside edges o/s worse.

Pass 15 Apr 2016
Fail 15 Apr 2016

Brake pipe excessively corroded front end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015
Fail 15 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014
Pass 12 Apr 2013
Fail 11 Apr 2012

Both N/S tyres wearing on outside edges

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012

Both N/S tyres wearing on outside edges

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,241 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,594 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 51,000 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 44,846 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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NC51 NZS is a 2002 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 2002 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 94,818 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 NC51 NZS, 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 24 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NC51 NZS registered?

NC51 NZS is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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