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NG51 ELC

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,024 mi
Last recorded148,024 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 ELC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 148,024 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 147,946 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s door mirror slightly demaged

n/s/r tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

unable to open rear door

various stone chips in winscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2008 141,018 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 133,299 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

tested in wet conditions

Fail 18 Jan 2008 133,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tested in wet conditions

Pass 20 Jan 2007 118,583 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 19,456 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 19,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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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NG51 ELC is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 NG51 ELC, 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 NG51 ELC registered?

NG51 ELC is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is NG51 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG51 ELC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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