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WV51 ZXW

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 ZXW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024
Fail 1 Aug 2024 194,386 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired also the bar going across (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security within jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 187,333 miles

Rear access vehicle

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 187,333 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear access vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2021 183,232 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before back box on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 183,232 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before back box on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 182,612 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before back box and on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear 2 seats fitted in back

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

disable access from back

Fail 1 May 2019 182,612 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before back box and on back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear 2 seats fitted in back

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

disable access from back

Pass 19 Mar 2018 181,456 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 181,456 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 181,223 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 180,728 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 180,727 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 180,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 179,336 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 179,333 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 178,201 miles

discs worn

slight play in front suspension

slight play in steering

Fail 3 Aug 2011 178,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

discs worn

slight play in front suspension

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,548 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres perrished

Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,372 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 54,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,529 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,108 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,715 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 44,715 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front washer jets not spraying over complete screen

fuel filler joiner pipes in poor condition

small cut in offside rear tyre sidewall

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 ZXW is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

WV51 ZXW is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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