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WG51 AFN

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

212,149 mi
Last recorded212,149 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 AFN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 212,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 212,145 miles

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 204,162 miles

Both Lower arm suspension bushes are perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front outer sill corroded/holed BUT not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 204,157 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 20 Feb 2015

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf door mirror damaged

service brake pedal has more than normal travel (service brake good)

Fail 22 Jan 2014

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

service brake pedal has more than usual travel BUT still works as its required

Pass 23 Jan 2013 138,614 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 135,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 135,380 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 12,383 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 117,858 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 112,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 104,385 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 104,385 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 97,463 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 97,463 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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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WG51 AFN is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc 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 WG51 AFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG51 AFN registered?

WG51 AFN is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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