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VN51 BWP

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

253,138 mi
Last recorded253,138 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 253,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2014 250,151 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 248,144 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2012 246,390 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 243,616 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 243,562 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

centre exhaust corroded and blowing.offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 237,840 miles

slightly play starting in offside of steering rack inner ball end

Pass 25 Sep 2008 218,832 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 193,206 miles

Nearside Front 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 8 Sep 2006 159,290 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 BWP is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VN51 BWP, 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 VN51 BWP registered?

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

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