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SK51 ABV

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,035 mi
Last recorded115,035 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 ABV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 115,035 miles

Nearside Front welded repair heavily undersealed

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 114,999 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 107,499 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 107,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

underside corroded all areas

Fail 6 Apr 2017 98,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

underside corroded all areas

Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,568 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,880 miles

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2014 75,293 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 75,293 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,419 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

nearsside front gearbox mounting bracket slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2013 68,375 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

nearsside front gearbox mounting bracket slightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,417 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2012 53,188 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,108 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,914 miles

baffles in silencer rattleing

oil leaks engine

rear number plate deteriated slighty

slight play off side steering rack arm

wheel nuts not checked covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2010 39,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

1/2 washer jets hiting screen

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

baffles in silencer rattleing

oil leaks engine

rear number plate deteriated slighty

slight play off side steering rack arm

wheel nuts not checked covers fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,957 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 14,479 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to check wheel security as covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2007 14,479 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to check wheel security as covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2007 14,469 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Unable to check wheel security as covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2006 106,663 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 106,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 97,820 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL SECURITY AS COVERS FITTED

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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SK51 ABV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK51 ABV, 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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SK51 ABV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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