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PJ51 VFA

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

183,185 mi
Last recorded183,185 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 VFA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 183,185 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 159,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 126,434 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 122,786 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 122,768 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 109,838 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 109,838 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 94,976 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 94,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 84,374 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 84,374 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 70,568 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 70,568 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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PJ51 VFA is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PJ51 VFA, 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 PJ51 VFA registered?

PJ51 VFA is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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