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VU14 VLJ

2014 Citroen Dispatch

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,663 mi
Last recorded158,663 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Citroen Dispatch81,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 VLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 158,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 158,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 146,550 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 146,548 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 133,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 133,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front wipers not tested due to washers not working

Pass 1 Feb 2023 121,453 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 109,334 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 96,612 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 84,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre rear seats ()

Nearside Front centre seat belt clasp cover missing

Nearside Rear rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Fail 4 Feb 2020 84,447 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt centre rear seats ()

Nearside Front centre seat belt clasp cover missing

Nearside Rear rear seat belt clasp cover missing

Pass 5 Feb 2019 63,217 miles

Nearside Front seat belt clasp cover missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,882 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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VU14 VLJ is a 2014 Citroen Dispatch in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 81,616 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 VU14 VLJ, 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 12 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU14 VLJ registered?

VU14 VLJ is a 2014 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 May 2014.

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The MOT history for VU14 VLJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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