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PK51 VLV

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 VLV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member / radiator mount. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle is heavily undersealed.

Pass 4 Jun 2021
Fail 4 Jun 2021

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020
Fail 28 May 2020

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL MARKED YELLOW (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure AND CRACKED (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 106,610 miles

welding repairs covered in under seal

Fail 15 May 2019 106,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 138,714 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 138,710 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking area holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 138,354 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 135,208 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 135,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2014 126,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded one washer jet blocked ns

Pass 2 Aug 2013 118,353 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

under side very rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2013 118,352 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

under side very rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2012 110,374 miles

Oil leak

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 98,705 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has been ran flat ,slight damage to sidewall

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2010 92,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2010 92,366 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 84,875 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 84,875 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 75,549 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 66,613 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 66,331 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2005

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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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PK51 VLV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 PK51 VLV, 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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PK51 VLV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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