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WF51 VPY

2001 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

151,854 mi
Last recorded151,854 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 VPY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 151,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2024 151,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 148,857 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 148,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 147,229 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 146,276 miles

MANAGEMENT LIGHT DISPLAYED.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 144,660 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MANAGEMENT LIGHT DISLAYED

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 142,633 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS A MINOR LEAK

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 140,022 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 20 Nov 2018 140,022 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 8 Nov 2018 140,021 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 Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting corroded

N/S/R Lamp unit damage

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S/R Lamp unit damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 137,755 miles

Damaged to nearside outer sill and offside and nearside outer sills corroded not with in 30cm of any mounting point

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear indicator lens has been repaired with tape

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 134,911 miles

Damaged to nearside outer sill

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside door mirror cover damaged

Offside Rear indicator lens has been repaired with tape

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside and nearside outer sill corroded not with in 30cm of any mounting point

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 132,278 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired with tape (1.4.A.2e)

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs corroded

offside and nearside outer sill corroded not with in 30cm of any mounting point

Fail 9 Nov 2015 132,278 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired with tape (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs corroded

offside and nearside outer sill corroded not with in 30cm of any mounting point

Pass 11 Nov 2014 129,798 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nearside outer sill

offside rear light lens has been repaired with tape

rear doors have been bolted from inside and are secure

Pass 6 Nov 2013 126,950 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside door mirror been repaired still able to see out of

offside rear indicator lens been repaired with tape

rear door locked from inside

Pass 5 Nov 2012 123,531 miles

offside rear indicator lens been tape up no white light

rear door been lock from the inside

Fail 31 Oct 2012 123,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

offside rear indicator lens been tape up no white light

rear door been lock from the inside

Pass 10 Nov 2011 117,820 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Os cv slightly insecure.

Rear exhaust rubber split, system still supported.

Fail 10 Nov 2011 117,820 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Os cv slightly insecure.

Rear exhaust rubber split, system still supported.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 111,259 miles

Near side side light dim compared to other side.

Fail 26 Oct 2010 111,257 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Near side side light dim compared to other side.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 106,084 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Nov 2008
Fail 12 Nov 2008

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2007

front outer brake pads about 2/3 worn

no figures shown on mileage

offside front brake flexi cracking

oil leak from engine

some play in steering rack

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 30 Oct 2007

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front outer brake pads about 2/3 worn

no figures shown on mileage

offside front brake flexi cracking

oil leak from engine

some play in steering rack

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2006 77,365 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 65,161 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 65,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

temporary repair to offside rear indicator lens

windscreen washer aims poor

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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WF51 VPY is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 WF51 VPY, 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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WF51 VPY is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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