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VK51 MDO

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

235,114 mi
Last recorded235,114 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 MDO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 235,114 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 225,926 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 215,836 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 207,126 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2012 207,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2011 195,111 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear body damage

Offside rear light cluster has slight damage

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 195,045 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear body damage

Offside rear light cluster has slight damage

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2010 180,554 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 155,250 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 148,922 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 146,183 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 145,112 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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VK51 MDO is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK51 MDO, 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 VK51 MDO registered?

VK51 MDO is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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