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VK51 VUY

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

134,467 mi
Last recorded134,467 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 134,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 134,456 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 133,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 133,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 132,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill correded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Fail 20 Nov 2020 132,358 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill correded but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Pass 27 Nov 2019 131,615 miles

the offside rear underbody is corroded but not withing a prescribed area

Fail 27 Nov 2019 131,612 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

the offside rear underbody is corroded but not withing a prescribed area

Pass 4 Dec 2018 130,769 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 130,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake slight drag

Pass 15 Nov 2017 129,611 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 129,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Lamp lenses dirty oninside (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play Play in inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 125,622 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 125,622 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 119,929 miles

Inner steer1ng joints have slight play

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 117,842 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 113,929 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 113,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 108,139 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 102,489 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 102,489 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 96,947 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 17,950 miles

welded repair to nearside rear radius arm to chassis attachment bolt

Fail 6 Oct 2008 78,123 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 78,123 miles

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)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,414 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 64,414 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 39,347 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 VUY is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VK51 VUY, 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 VUY registered?

VK51 VUY is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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