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NG51 MKL

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018
Fail 13 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired spring loose and ineffective (3.6.E.3)

Central brake lamp inop

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside sliding door wont open

Offside sliding door wont open

Fail 24 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired spring loose and ineffective (3.6.E.3)

Central brake lamp inop

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside sliding door wont open

Offside sliding door wont open

Pass 4 Nov 2016

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 111,800 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 111,695 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 96,309 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 96,309 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2013 86,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 76,116 miles

Centre seat belt buckle has dirt in belt slot

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2012

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Centre seat belt buckle has dirt in belt slot

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011
Pass 24 Nov 2009 49,120 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 33,949 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 26,316 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,316 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,829 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low outside edge

Pass 9 Nov 2005 20,903 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 20,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 MKL is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MKL, 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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NG51 MKL is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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