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KV61 OVU

2011 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,126 mi
Last recorded144,126 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Citroen Dispatch96,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 OVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2024 144,126 miles

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 136,444 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 211,545 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake imbalance 15%

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has travel not considered excessive (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 211,479 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake imbalance 15%

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated has travel not considered excessive (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 125,691 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance 15%

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Oct 2020 125,691 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front brakes slight imbalance 15%

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2019 119,768 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Oct 2019 119,760 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 111,057 miles

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))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 111,012 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 96,540 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 96,536 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,973 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 88,973 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 76,065 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 120,768 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 100,007 miles

both roll bar drop links front worn

front brake pads low

gearbox oil leak

park brake very high travel

Fail 12 Jun 2014 100,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both roll bar drop links front worn

front brake pads low

gearbox oil leak

park brake very high travel

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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KV61 OVU is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KV61 OVU, 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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KV61 OVU is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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