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NV51 CAU

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,762 mi
Last recorded191,762 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 CAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 191,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light light stays on, this will fail the mot after 01/04/2012

n/s/f brake binding.

o/s/f track arm inner ball has slight play.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 179,371 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance=50kg=20%.n/s/f brake leads

n/s/r handbrake slightly slow to react

Pass 2 Feb 2010 165,601 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 151,522 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 151,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 136,216 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 136,216 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 122,294 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 122,294 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 107,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 107,289 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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NV51 CAU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NV51 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NV51 CAU?

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What year was NV51 CAU registered?

NV51 CAU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is NV51 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 CAU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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