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WU51 XEC

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,972 mi
Last recorded74,972 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 74,972 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer damage (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm damaged but not seriously weakened Rear (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2016

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted spring broken (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure weld broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 57,284 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2015

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust back box rubber mount heavily deteriorated , but exhaust stil adequately supported

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,587 miles

dash mileometer digit failed

Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,635 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 52,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,197 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,734 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010
Pass 28 Jul 2009

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,214 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 32,337 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,575 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 XEC 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 78.6%.

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 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 XEC, 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 XEC registered?

WU51 XEC is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 December 2001.

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