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WV51 WVJ

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,001 mi
Last recorded126,001 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 WVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 126,001 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 123,924 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 123,919 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose and captive nut broken from inside chassis (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2017 122,266 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 120,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 118,294 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 to load vavle sensor (3.6.B.2c)

n/s windscreen slightly damaged crack

Fail 17 Sep 2015 118,221 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

n/s windscreen slightly damaged crack

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 to load vavle sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 116,220 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 113,675 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 109,583 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 105,854 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 105,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 101,867 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 98,511 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 90,858 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 17 Sep 2007 84,544 miles

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

nearside cv boot damp with greese

Pass 17 Sep 2007 84,544 miles

nearside cv boot damp with greese

Pass 15 Sep 2006 74,359 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 WVJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV51 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

WV51 WVJ is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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