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ECZ 8756

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

166,079 mi
Last recorded166,079 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 8756
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 166,079 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 158,243 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 148,503 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2020 148,503 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 137,804 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 137,800 miles

Axle with an unsafe modification panhandle rod corroded and insecure (5.1.1 (c) (i))

Emission control equipment obviously defective egr system has major leak (8.2.2.1 (a))

Emissions not tested Engine low on engine oil/engine noisey (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 125,972 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

handbrake just made efficency

Fail 26 Feb 2018 125,970 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

handbrake just made efficency

Pass 27 Mar 2017 115,552 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2017 115,543 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 106,095 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 106,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front box (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides (2.4.A.3)

Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2015 101,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear shocker seized

Fail 3 Mar 2015 101,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear shocker seized

Pass 2 Apr 2014 98,285 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 98,270 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 97,759 miles

Oil leak on engine/gearbox?

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play in both sides steering rack/arms?

Fail 14 Mar 2013 97,758 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak on engine/gearbox?

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight play in both sides steering rack/arms?

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2012 83,485 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,773 miles

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

slight sponginess/travel to brake pedal

Fail 2 Mar 2011 69,772 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,820 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRSION

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jan 2010 55,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

HANDBRAKE CABLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORRSION

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Apr 2009 117,645 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/side door difficult to open

Fail 2 Apr 2009 117,645 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/side door difficult to open

Pass 20 Feb 2008 107,186 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 101,094 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 92,472 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 92,472 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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ECZ 8756 is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 2000 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 111,500 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 ECZ 8756, 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 26 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ECZ 8756 is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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