CarVerify

Free Car Check

RN51 BWZ

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

226,099 mi
Last recorded226,099 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 BWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 226,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Axle bush slightly deteriorated (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Slide door handle broken

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

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush slightly deteriorated (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 220,065 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Nearside Rear shock absorber damp

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 215,243 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 215,231 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 209,337 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Oct 2017 209,337 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Oct 2016 204,706 miles

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

Offside Front steering arm has play

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2016 204,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front steering arm has play

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2015 196,450 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 188,637 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 188,637 miles

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

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

Exhaust tail pipe missing.

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 184,216 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 176,893 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 173,067 miles

Both front tyres worn very inner edge

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

oil leak from engine leaking on to engine mount

Pass 7 Dec 2009 167,279 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 137,801 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 137,801 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 126,586 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 126,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 107,735 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 17,359 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 86,491 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 86,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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
Full Citroen Dispatch reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RN51 BWZ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BWZ, 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 RN51 BWZ?

You can check the full history of RN51 BWZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RN51 BWZ registered?

RN51 BWZ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is RN51 BWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN51 BWZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RN51 BWZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RN51 BWZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.