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VN51 TYW

2002 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

215,368 mi
Last recorded215,368 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Citroen Dispatch94,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 TYW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2013 215,368 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 215,368 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 207,284 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 197,806 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 186,334 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 186,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 172,700 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 157,370 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 143,599 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 133,302 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 133,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 103,816 miles

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

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 TYW is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 94,818 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 TYW, 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 24 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 TYW registered?

VN51 TYW is a 2002 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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