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NV51 LNY

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,430 mi
Last recorded92,430 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 LNY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2020 92,430 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 89,233 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake pads worn lower than nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE- quite severe but not enough to fail. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside- behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 89,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Brake pads worn lower than nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE- quite severe but not enough to fail. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside- behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 83,659 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 83,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 76,855 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 76,850 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,684 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 72,893 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 72,811 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 67,677 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

clutch master cylinder leaking

Fail 9 Dec 2013 67,677 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 20 Dec 2012 61,867 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 61,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 54,069 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2010 45,206 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 35,965 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 35,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 27,539 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 27,539 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,079 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 1,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 1,410 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 1,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 74,719 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 74,719 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LNY is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LNY, 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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NV51 LNY is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 November 2001.

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