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J500 DMT

2001 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,008 mi
Last recorded84,008 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Citroen Dispatch100,735 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 DMT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 84,008 miles

195/70/R14/95HXL.OF 4 OR 6 NR 6 NF 5mm.

Suspect the mile o meter is dis - functional.

Fail 22 Oct 2019 84,008 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Mount rotten. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

195/70/R14/95HXL.OF 4 OR 6 NR 6 NF 5mm.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 84,140 miles

195/70/R14/95HXL. OF 4 OR 6 NR 6 NF 5mm.

Fail 11 Oct 2018 84,140 miles

195/70/R14/95HXL. OF 4 OR 6 NR 6 NF 5mm.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 82,000 miles

195/70/R14/95HXL. Fronts 5mm. Rears 6mm.

ONLY FIRST THREE DIGITS OF MILEAGE VISIBLE.

Fail 12 Oct 2017 82,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

195/70/R14/95HXL. Fronts 5mm. Rears 6mm.

ONLY FIRST THREE DIGITS OF MILEAGE VISIBLE.

ONLY FIRST THREE DIGITS OF MILEAGE VISIBLE.

Pass 14 Oct 2016

195/70/R14/95HXL. All 6mm.

Fail 14 Oct 2016

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

195/70/R14/95HXL. All 6mm.

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,008 miles

195/70/R14/95H. OF 4 OR 4 NR 4 NF 1.6mm.

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 78,008 miles

195/70/R14/95H. OF 4 OR 4 NR 4 NF 1.6mm.

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014

195/70/R14/95H. OF 5 OR 5 NR 5 NF 3mm.

Pass 7 Oct 2013

195/70/R14/95HXL. OF 6 OR 6 NR 5 NF 4mm

Mileage unknown no reading.

Fail 5 Oct 2013

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

195/70/R14/95HXL. OF 6 OR 6 NR 5 NF 4mm

Mileage unknown no reading.

Pass 8 Oct 2012

195/70R14/91H. OF 3 OR 6 NR 5 NF 5mm.

No mileage display.

O/S/F wearing outer edge.

Pass 8 Oct 2011

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake pipes coated with underseal not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Oct 2011

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Brake pipes coated with underseal not allowing full inspection

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010

Brake pipes covered with underseal not allowing full inspection

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2010

Brake pipes covered with underseal not allowing full inspection

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 63,726 miles

1) N/S/F and O/S/F lower suspension ball joint dust covers split.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,900 miles

PAS fluid leak/steering rack area

Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,413 miles

1) N/S and O/S bottom suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,500 miles

1) High level brake light inop.

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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J500 DMT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J500 DMT, 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 J500 DMT registered?

J500 DMT is a 2001 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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