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V281 UAT

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 UAT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011

major oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2009

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009
Pass 29 Nov 2008 124,644 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 114,795 miles

Damage to windscreen centre

Fail 2 Jul 2007 114,785 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 108,590 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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V281 UAT is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 V281 UAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V281 UAT?

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What year was V281 UAT registered?

V281 UAT is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V281 UAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V281 UAT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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