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PJ51 VHG

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

192,552 mi
Last recorded192,552 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 192,552 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 192,552 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 179,219 miles

front discs worn,wiper blades split,osf wheel bearing play.

os door check strap broken

Fail 29 Oct 2015 179,219 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

front discs worn,wiper blades split,osf wheel bearing play.

os door check strap broken

Pass 21 Oct 2014 177,710 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 177,710 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 165,574 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

o/s/f door mirror glass has a crack in it

Pass 15 Oct 2013 165,574 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

o/s/f door mirror glass has a crack in it

Pass 15 Oct 2012 158,033 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r reg light output reduised

Fail 15 Oct 2012 158,033 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r reg light output reduised

Pass 26 Oct 2011 148,959 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 148,956 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 137,781 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust has several welded repairs allowing small holes where it is blowing

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside front tyre outer wall cut but not to cords

offside door mirror surround damaged and mirror slightly damaged

play in offside front steering rack knuckle joint enclosed in gaitor

Pass 13 Jun 2009 125,634 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 118,734 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 118,730 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 111,750 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 111,746 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 98,086 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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PJ51 VHG is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

PJ51 VHG is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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