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VN51 TYX

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,394 mi
Last recorded153,394 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 153,394 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 141,390 miles

battery clamp is missing

centre stop lamp is inoperative

front brake discs are corroded/worn

Fail 26 Apr 2012 141,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery clamp is missing

centre stop lamp is inoperative

front brake discs are corroded/worn

Pass 14 Dec 2010 139,597 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 135,567 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 131,413 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 125,327 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 117,965 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 TYX is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

VN51 TYX is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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The MOT history for VN51 TYX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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