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WU51 WUJ

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,681 mi
Last recorded192,681 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 WUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 192,681 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 192,679 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Torsion bar fractured (2.4.E.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 147,701 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 147,699 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 132,734 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 132,578 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 89,454 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 89,453 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,261 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 72,261 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,002 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 13,556 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 71,609 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 56,796 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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WU51 WUJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WU51 WUJ, 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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WU51 WUJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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