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WM51 FCJ

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

210,247 mi
Last recorded210,247 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 FCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 210,247 miles

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

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2017 210,246 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust backbox deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 206,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

offside & nearside rear tail lift underbody corroding

power steering pipe insecure

service brake readings slightly low?

slight play in steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2016 206,889 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

offside & nearside rear tail lift underbody corroding

power steering pipe insecure

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Mar 2015 199,647 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 199,645 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 192,887 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 192,887 miles

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

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

Rear Radius arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 187,636 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 71,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 62,008 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 61,842 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,315 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 56,315 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure (3.6.I.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre side wall cracking due to age

Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,133 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,328 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 37,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 37,093 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,959 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 29,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

high level rear brake light is inop

un able to test all the rear seat belts as this vehical has heen modifide for disabeld use

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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WM51 FCJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WM51 FCJ, 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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WM51 FCJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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