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RV51 OWU

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 OWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022

Central Rear stop light

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe join gasket worn / clamps are possibly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints & lower arm rear bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2021

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020
Fail 17 Nov 2020

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2019

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2018

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front inner cv perished

rear springs corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front inner cv perished

rear springs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front flexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016

both front brake hoses perished

front subframe corroded both sides

slight play in offside front ball joint

Fail 11 Nov 2016

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 10 Nov 2015

Front anti roll bar links are perished

Near side front tyre is on legal limit

Offside front tyre wearing thin on edges

Rear coil springs are corroded

Rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Nov 2014

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

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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front anti roll bar links deteriorated

both front brake hoses perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014

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

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)

both front anti roll bar links deteriorated

both front brake hoses perished

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 147,228 miles

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

fron t an ti roll bar links and bushs worn

Pass 13 Nov 2012 140,264 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r lamp lens has been repaired with tape

Pass 16 Nov 2011 134,876 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

accident damage to n/s of vehicle

front number plate is cracked

n/s/r lamp lens is damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2010 127,658 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 127,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

front number plate is cracked

n/s/r lamp lens repaired with tape

Pass 8 Oct 2009 119,812 miles

both front tyres on 3.0 mm

Fail 8 Oct 2009 119,812 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres on 3.0 mm

Pass 30 Sep 2008 104,765 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 87,570 miles

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

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

front no plate stone damaged/cracked

Pass 12 Oct 2006 71,733 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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RV51 OWU 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 RV51 OWU, 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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RV51 OWU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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