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RA51 DTZ

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,509 mi
Last recorded167,509 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 DTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 167,509 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded and has small leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Temporary repair to exhaust

Fail 3 May 2017 167,506 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre exhaust rubber missing (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust slightly corroded and has small leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2015 157,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre exhaust rubber missing

hole in front floor cabin, unable to fully inspect due to carpets

nearside front tyre low tread and worn on edges

oil leak

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 28 Nov 2015 157,355 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre exhaust rubber missing

hole in front floor cabin, unable to fully inspect due to carpets

nearside front tyre low tread and worn on edges

oil leak

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 24 Nov 2014 148,344 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 148,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 140,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 130,677 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 130,632 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 117,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both n/plates discoloured

Fail 26 Nov 2011 117,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both n/plates discoloured

Pass 18 Nov 2010 106,741 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2010 106,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2009 85,835 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 73,356 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 66,444 miles

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

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

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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RA51 DTZ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue 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 RA51 DTZ, 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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RA51 DTZ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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