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WV51 XXY

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,268 mi
Last recorded85,268 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,268 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 85,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2011

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play offside inner rack

Fail 14 Jul 2011

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play offside inner rack

Fail 21 Jul 2010

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2010

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 47,075 miles

nearside front seat belt anchor damaged

spare wheel missing

Fail 22 Jun 2009 47,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front seat belt anchor damaged

spare wheel missing

Pass 17 Sep 2007 37,939 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,798 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 XXY is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XXY, 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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WV51 XXY is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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