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RN51 BWC

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 BWC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2024

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mounting corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mounting corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2022

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot assess condition of brake pads all round have advised presenter seem thin and will need investigating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Whole front bumper secured with wiring (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2022

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Cannot assess condition of brake pads all round have advised presenter seem thin and will need investigating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Whole front bumper secured with wiring (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021
Pass 30 Jul 2020

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jul 2019

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2017

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2016
Fail 5 Aug 2016

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015

Both ball joint gaitors perished

Front brake discs rusty

Front brakes 28% out of balance

Mileage not displayed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres worn uneven on the inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 133,383 miles

Both front ball joint gaitors perished

Engine management light on

o/s/f brake starting to bind

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 7 May 2013 126,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 126,338 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 114,710 miles

Exhaust system weak.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 114,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust system weak.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 100,220 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 89,561 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 89,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 80,908 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 69,896 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 60,386 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 60,386 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,103 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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RN51 BWC is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RN51 BWC, 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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RN51 BWC is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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