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WU51 XDM

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

173,428 mi
Last recorded173,428 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2016 173,428 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO REAR TORSION BAR BEING SNAPPED (3.7.A.1)

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement TBONE MOUNT (6.1.D.1a)

Emissions not tested DUE TO MAJOR BLOW IN EXHAUST (7.4.B.1)

Fuel hose excessively damaged PERISHED AND SEEMS TO BE LEAKING (7.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service 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)

SERIOUS OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

UNKNOWN LOOSE WIRING HANGING AND DRAGGING ON THE FLOOR

Pass 8 Sep 2015 161,492 miles

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

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

Offside slight play offside steering rack

oil leak

windscreen wipers not parking

Fail 4 Sep 2015 161,421 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside slight play offside steering rack

oil leak

windscreen wipers not parking

Pass 13 Aug 2014 154,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust repaired

o/s mirror repaired

slight cracking fuel filler pipes

wiper self park not working

Fail 4 Aug 2014 154,715 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhaust repaired

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s mirror repaired

slight cracking fuel filler pipes

small split n/s wiper

wiper self park not working

Pass 10 Apr 2014 151,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box bracket corroding

fuel tank filler neck pipe perished

Fail 3 Apr 2014 151,815 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust back box bracket corroding

fuel tank filler neck pipe perished

Pass 2 Apr 2013 149,320 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 144,836 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 144,836 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 137,005 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 137,005 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 128,069 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 128,069 miles

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 113,360 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 113,355 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 96,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 96,065 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 83,822 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 XDM is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?

WU51 XDM is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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