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SL51 OVB

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 OVB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016
Pass 24 Jul 2015

both front tyres unevenly worn.

front centre seat belt & catch not seen.

Fail 20 Jul 2015

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

both front tyres unevenly worn.

front centre seat belt & catch not seen.

Pass 25 Jul 2014

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2013

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

both front unevenly worn front tyre wear low.

deterioration of both front tyre sidewalls.

front centre seat belt & catch not seen.

screw in nearside front tyre.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,383 miles

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

front brake disc pads - wear appear low.

front centre seat belt & catch not seen.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 73,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

damage to nearside outer sill.

front centre seat belt & catch not seen.

nearside rear tyre ON legal limit.

security of rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion & security of rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket & tail pipe.

stone chip to offside headlamp.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,089 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

damage to nearside outer sill.

security of corroded rear exhaust mounting bracket.

stone chip to offside headlamp glass.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 50,981 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

deteration to rear exhaust supports

oil level low

Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,981 miles

deteration to rear exhaust supports

oil level low

Pass 13 Jul 2007 43,512 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

damage to offside door mirror suround

oil level low

Fail 12 Jul 2006 33,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre rear stop light not working

Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,146 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

centre rear stop light not working

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 OVB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

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

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