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WV51 YRS

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 YRS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021
Pass 17 Aug 2020

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose not clipped into holder on shocker

Nearside Front Strut top bearing juddering

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose not clipped into holder on shocker

Nearside Front Strut top bearing juddering

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 108,445 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016
Fail 21 Nov 2015 101,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear axle mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,249 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak

Rear suspension arm bushs worn

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 19 Apr 2013
Fail 19 Apr 2013

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

emissions not tested

Pass 5 Mar 2012

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

Oil leak

Unable to read odometer

Fail 2 Mar 2012

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Unable to read odometer

Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,216 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,872 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 40,719 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,163 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,616 miles

Advise Front number plate is cracked but you are still able to read the plate ok

Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,935 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 YRS is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

WV51 YRS is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WV51 YRS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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