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HG51 VOV

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,005 mi
Last recorded129,005 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 VOV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 129,005 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroded

Gearbox oil leak

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 129,003 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroded

Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 125,143 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2015 125,142 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil leak

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,230 miles

engine oil leak

play in o/s tie rod / rack

Fail 23 Oct 2014 122,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

play in o/s tie rod / rack

Pass 14 Jan 2014 119,328 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres worn inner edge

Unable to read correct millage

Pass 28 Feb 2013 115,976 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly lipped

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

tow bar electrics damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2013 115,976 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly lipped

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

tow bar electrics damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2012 106,049 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 100,930 miles

both mirrors cracked but not affecting view

Fail 11 Nov 2010 100,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

both mirrors cracked but not affecting view

Pass 27 Oct 2009 92,081 miles

r/n/s tyre edge worn

slight play rack arm

spare tyre excessively worn

windscreen slight damage

Fail 17 Oct 2009 91,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

r/n/s tyre edge worn

slight play rack arm

spare tyre excessively worn

windscreen slight damage

Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,746 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 83,746 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S of rack worn

Pass 20 Oct 2007 77,400 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 69,308 miles

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

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

offside rear door outer handle broken

Fail 27 Oct 2006 69,308 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

offside rear door outer handle broken

Pass 31 Oct 2005 55,348 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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HG51 VOV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HG51 VOV, 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 HG51 VOV registered?

HG51 VOV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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