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WV51 WVN

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,568 mi
Last recorded112,568 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 112,568 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 108,968 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 101,179 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 101,178 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 94,878 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 94,851 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 86,680 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 86,649 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,816 miles

offside inner steering rack end has slight play

rear axle main bushes worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,089 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s door mirror cracked - not seriously affecting rear view

Pass 22 Sep 2009 64,563 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 64,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,527 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 57,527 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 50,395 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 41,492 miles

o/s/f brake slight binding

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 WVN is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WVN, 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 WVN registered?

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

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