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VK51 VUX

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

195,128 mi
Last recorded195,128 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 195,128 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 190,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 185,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 180,189 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 175,524 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 137,848 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 169,029 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 163,263 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 157,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 154,045 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 154,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 145,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 137,921 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 130,424 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 116,469 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 VUX is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

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

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