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SM51 JVJ

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,152 mi
Last recorded142,152 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 JVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 142,152 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 142,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind valance (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 137,134 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 131,987 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 131,976 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2012 124,036 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 124,025 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011
Pass 9 Dec 2010 109,431 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 101,130 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 93,761 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 93,761 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 87,646 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,646 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 82,877 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 70,150 miles

oil sump starting to go porous.

slight play at offside front steering rack.

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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SM51 JVJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SM51 JVJ, 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 SM51 JVJ registered?

SM51 JVJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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The MOT history for SM51 JVJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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