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NV51 SVL

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,519 mi
Last recorded126,519 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 126,519 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,875 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

secondhand speedo fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 174,662 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 148,522 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 142,670 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 142,670 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 135,299 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 123,554 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 123,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 111,494 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 111,494 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 97,370 miles

fluctuation on o/s/f brake

Fail 17 Apr 2009 97,352 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 90,100 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 90,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 SVL is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NV51 SVL, 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 SVL?

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What year was NV51 SVL registered?

NV51 SVL is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is NV51 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV51 SVL shows 16 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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