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V470 YBD

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

186,874 mi
Last recorded186,874 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV470 YBD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 186,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light indicator lens damaged but not effecting the light out put (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 178,239 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

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

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

n/s and o/s rear crossmember corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 28 Mar 2018 178,239 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front slight noise from wheel bearing

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

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

n/s and o/s rear crossmember corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 18 Apr 2017 174,049 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Cross member corroded and holed, but not within a prescribed area.

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

Offside Rear Cross member corroded and holed, but not within a prescribed area.

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

Oil leak Engine. ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 174,049 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Cross member corroded and holed, but not within a prescribed area.

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

Offside Rear Cross member corroded and holed, but not within a prescribed area.

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

Oil leak Engine. ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 167,636 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 161,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2014 154,244 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 154,343 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 148,528 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 148,528 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 142,023 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 142,020 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

tail pipe is missing

Pass 15 Feb 2011 133,172 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 133,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ns mirror is cracked but it is still usable.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 130,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 130,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 118,613 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 118,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

brake warning light stays on.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 107,724 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 107,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 89,260 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 89,260 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 75,657 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 75,657 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V470 YBD is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 V470 YBD, 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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V470 YBD is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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