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PY51 FFX

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,567 mi
Last recorded148,567 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY51 FFX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 148,567 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 141,820 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 135,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres cracking all round

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 135,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both tyres cracking all round

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 129,516 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded near the rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 129,516 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades, rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corroded near the rear. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 112,577 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 112,576 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 101,394 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,517 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 93,678 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 88,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 83,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,940 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 71,045 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 64,937 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,751 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,667 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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PY51 FFX is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PY51 FFX, 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 PY51 FFX registered?

PY51 FFX is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is PY51 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY51 FFX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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