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VN51 BWK

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

209,004 mi
Last recorded209,004 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 BWK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2014 209,004 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

bonnet rusty

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s o/s front tyres worn on edge

oil leak

water temp light on

Fail 19 Sep 2014 208,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Cam belt cover missing

Hanbrake warning light faulty.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

O/S/F Brake hose insecure

O/S/F Lower arm bolt loose!

Fail 12 Sep 2013 201,391 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 201,391 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 192,039 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 192,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 182,711 miles

air bag light on

Fail 18 Aug 2011 18,222 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

Fail 30 Sep 2010 176,083 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust in poor condition and repaired

off side brake disc scored

slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Sep 2010 176,083 miles

exhaust in poor condition and repaired

off side brake disc scored

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2009 169,129 miles

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

air bag light on

engine oil leak

mid exhaust temporary repair and slightly leaking

slight play in steering rack (o/s)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 169,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

air bag light on

engine oil leak

mid exhaust temporary repair and slightly leaking

slight play in steering rack (o/s)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 159,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

drivers airbag not attached

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 3 Oct 2008 159,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

drivers airbag not attached

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Oct 2007 154,719 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2006 134,225 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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VN51 BWK is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VN51 BWK, 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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VN51 BWK is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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