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SM51 VFB

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,689 mi
Last recorded125,689 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 125,689 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 125,689 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 115,792 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 104,270 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 100,516 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 100,514 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 95,193 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 95,191 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2008 88,795 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2008 88,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 82,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2006 76,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 VFB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 100,735 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SM51 VFB, 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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SM51 VFB is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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