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WN51 VCU

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

141,265 mi
Last recorded141,265 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 VCU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 141,265 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 138,432 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 135,325 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tail lift rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2014 130,705 miles

both front & n/s/r tyres worn on edges early replacment advised

rear shock absorber dust covers in poor condition

slight clutch judder

Fail 25 Mar 2014 130,705 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front & n/s/r tyres worn on edges early replacment advised

rear shock absorber dust covers in poor condition

slight clutch judder

Pass 30 Sep 2013 125,388 miles

slight movement in o/s inner rack end

Fail 21 Sep 2013 125,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight movement in o/s inner rack end

Pass 23 Mar 2013 119,803 miles

slight movement in o/s inner rack end

Fail 22 Mar 2013 119,803 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge

slight movement in o/s inner rack end

Pass 18 Sep 2012 113,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 108,484 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 108,482 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2011 102,817 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 102,817 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 97,433 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear springs are rusty

load valve is damp

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on the outter edge

slight play in o/s inner rack end

stabilising bar rubbers are starting to perish

Pass 18 Sep 2010 92,231 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 87,526 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 87,526 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

light underbody corrosion

o/s steering rack gaitor twisted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 82,634 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 82,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Aug 2009 80,606 miles

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2009 73,682 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 63,718 miles

DAMAGE IN ZONE "A" AREA ON 10MM LIMIT

Fail 4 Oct 2008 63,716 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

DAMAGE IN ZONE "A" AREA ON 10MM LIMIT

Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,550 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 47,427 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 43,602 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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WN51 VCU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WN51 VCU, 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 WN51 VCU registered?

WN51 VCU is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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