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PE51 HPL

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 HPL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2015 190,559 miles

o/s front tyre worn and perrished on edges

rear light unit damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2015 190,559 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)

o/s front tyre worn and perrished on edges

rear light unit damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2013 183,265 miles

nearside side loading door handle broken

offside rear indicator lense damaged but coloured bulb fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2012 172,147 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 139,688 miles

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

exhaust is rattling inside box

Pass 5 Jan 2011 121,005 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 121,005 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 113,143 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 113,143 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 93,473 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 93,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 90,232 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Sep 2007 78,992 miles

noise from rear brakes

slight smear on wipers

Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,035 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 68,034 miles

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

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

n/side door handle broken on sliding door

near side front tyre worn on outside edge

slight play o/ side end of rack

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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PE51 HPL is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE51 HPL, 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 PE51 HPL registered?

PE51 HPL is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is PE51 HPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE51 HPL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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