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WM51 FCV

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,420 mi
Last recorded70,420 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 FCV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 70,420 miles

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre nner edge worn but no cord visible

Fail 7 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre nner edge worn but no cord visible

Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,065 miles

under side poor and rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2016 47,015 miles

both rear tyres perished and starting to crack

rusty components under car

suspension pipes covered in black

Fail 26 Apr 2016 47,004 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened to and from rear suspension shockers to connecting joints (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened to and from rear shockers both sides (2.4.D.3)

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

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

both rear tyres perished and starting to crack

rusty components under car

Fail 16 Apr 2016 47,380 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 36,751 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

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

Nearside Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,139 miles

both front wheels slightly binding

rear drake compinsator mounting bar corroded/poor condition

wipers poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,218 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 22,971 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 22,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,966 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs poor condition

pipes to power wheelchair loading ramp poor condition

Fail 14 Mar 2011 20,966 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2010 19,969 miles

slight corrosion on underfloor brake pipes

Fail 12 Mar 2010 19,969 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight binds front brakes

slight corrosion on underfloor brake pipes

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,000 miles

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

OFFSIDE LOADING DOOR NOT OPENING

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,041 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 15,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 11,903 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 8,891 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 8,891 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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 FCV is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WM51 FCV, 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 WM51 FCV registered?

WM51 FCV is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 February 2002.

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The MOT history for WM51 FCV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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