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BD61 DVA

2011 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,682 mi
Last recorded98,682 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 Citroen Dispatch96,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 DVA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 98,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 98,682 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 89,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 89,077 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,726 miles

front discs corroded and worn

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2019 77,726 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front discs corroded and worn

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,363 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 70,363 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2017 55,966 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 55,966 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,509 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 28,068 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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BD61 DVA is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2011 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 96,278 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 BD61 DVA, 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 15 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD61 DVA registered?

BD61 DVA is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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