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SL51 OUM

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,741 mi
Last recorded69,741 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 OUM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2014 69,741 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,741 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 69,343 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,515 miles

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 1 Nov 2012 68,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 24 Oct 2011 66,780 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

play on steering rack nuckles on the limit

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Fail 24 Oct 2011 66,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

play on steering rack nuckles on the limit

slight corrosion on metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,547 miles

off side slide door not opening from outside

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,960 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 59,960 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,068 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 46,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,039 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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SL51 OUM is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL51 OUM, 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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What year was SL51 OUM registered?

SL51 OUM is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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The MOT history for SL51 OUM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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