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SM51 NXO

2002 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 NXO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2019

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire exhaust fouling it (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside door mirror l;oose

coolant light on

power steering p[ipes corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018

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

Pass 24 Jul 2016

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

Fail 24 Jul 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 121,599 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 115,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 115,117 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 109,888 miles

both sides wipers wearing

exhaust corroding

near side front tyre wearing

Fail 8 Dec 2012 109,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both sides wipers wearing

exhaust corroding

near side front tyre wearing

Pass 29 Nov 2011

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Nov 2011

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2010 131,517 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 100,387 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 73,660 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 73,660 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 52,101 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,737 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 50,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

exhaust corroded starting to show signs of gases escaping

Pass 10 Jan 2006 43,515 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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SM51 NXO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 94,818 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 NXO, 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 24 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 NXO registered?

SM51 NXO is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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