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V298 DJU

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,291 mi
Last recorded81,291 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 DJU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,291 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,959 miles

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

o/s/f brake binding

windscreen marked out of drivers view

Fail 7 Jan 2011 65,959 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake binding

windscreen marked out of drivers view

Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,845 miles

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

front brakes binding slightly

puncture in o/s front tyre

Fail 5 Jan 2010 62,845 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

front brakes binding slightly

puncture in o/s front tyre

Fail 10 Dec 2008 60,172 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 60,172 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 56,471 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 56,471 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 52,573 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 46,369 miles

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

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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V298 DJU is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V298 DJU, 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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What year was V298 DJU registered?

V298 DJU is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V298 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V298 DJU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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