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WV51 FFP

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,755 mi
Last recorded102,755 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 FFP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 102,755 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 102,748 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2012 93,561 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 93,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 82,040 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads approx 80% worn

slight damage o/s wing mirror

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 1 Dec 2009 74,899 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

offside wing mirror cracked

Fail 19 Nov 2009 74,658 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2008 68,420 miles

Engine management light on

Offside door mirror glass and casing damaged

Play in offside steering rack

Power steering feels slightly heavy at times

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Nov 2008 68,418 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine management light on

High level brake light not working

Offside door mirror glass and casing damaged

Play in offside steering rack

Power steering feels slightly heavy at times

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jan 2007 54,196 miles

both rear tyres will soon need replaceing

engine management light on dash

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

slight cut in o/s/r tyre not through to cords

Fail 27 Jan 2007 54,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres will soon need replaceing

engine management light on dash

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

slight cut in o/s/r tyre not through to cords

Pass 2 Dec 2005 44,682 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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WV51 FFP is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WV51 FFP, 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 WV51 FFP registered?

WV51 FFP is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is WV51 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV51 FFP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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