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WU51 WUX

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

151,519 mi
Last recorded151,519 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 151,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70R14 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 144,654 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 137,907 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 133,718 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 133,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front & rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 126,991 miles

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019
Pass 31 Mar 2016

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014

Oil leak

fuel filler pipes perrished

Pass 25 Mar 2013
Fail 21 Mar 2013

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012

rear suspension units slightl leak (damp)

Fail 19 Mar 2012

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,166 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 63,719 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 63,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 54,900 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 47,845 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 43,717 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 31,437 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 WUX is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 WU51 WUX, 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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What year was WU51 WUX registered?

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

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