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VK51 VUV

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

232,054 mi
Last recorded232,054 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 VUV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 232,054 miles

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

rear door handles operating problem from outside

Fail 15 Jul 2013 232,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

rear door handles operating problem from outside

Pass 23 Apr 2012 224,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

Pass 14 Apr 2011 217,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Apr 2010 211,303 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 204,752 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 196,358 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 180,649 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 VUV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

VK51 VUV is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is VK51 VUV safe to buy?

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