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VK51 VUW

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

218,721 mi
Last recorded218,721 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 218,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

some play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 14 Oct 2014 214,708 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 209,243 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 209,243 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 203,580 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 196,683 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 196,683 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 188,780 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 181,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 181,055 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 166,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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VK51 VUW is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

VK51 VUW is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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