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LG61 VLC

2011 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,836 mi
Last recorded132,836 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Citroen Dispatch96,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG61 VLC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 132,836 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 208,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chip to windscreen

front wiper blades poor

Pass 2 Mar 2023 202,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side anti roll bar links have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Moisture around the steering rack

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil weeping from o/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing screen

Fail 2 Mar 2023 202,090 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side anti roll bar links have slight play in them (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Moisture around the steering rack

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil weeping from o/s driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 Jan 2022 190,017 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 190,017 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high leavel (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 160,325 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 12,764 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 160,305 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned near sidee rear indicator showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely near side rear brake binding (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,035 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 84,031 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Upper Power steering component leaking seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 63,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brakes on maximum imbalance

Pass 2 Nov 2017 42,832 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 42,551 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 24,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 23,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 9 Sep 2015 23,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Sep 2014 19,124 miles

front bumper corners damaged

front arch liners loose

front brake pads appear well worn

Fail 16 Sep 2014 19,124 miles

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

front arch liners loose

front brake pads appear well worn

front bumper corners damaged

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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LG61 VLC is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LG61 VLC, 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 LG61 VLC registered?

LG61 VLC is a 2011 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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