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FP51 VJK

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VJK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2013

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 7 Dec 2013

NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 May 2011 74,281 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 100,081 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2010 100,039 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2009

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 May 2009

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 140,621 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 140,600 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 135,553 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 135,553 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 114,049 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 114,048 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 94,261 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 94,261 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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FP51 VJK is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FP51 VJK, 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 FP51 VJK registered?

FP51 VJK is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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