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V490 EVN

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,570 mi
Last recorded148,570 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 EVN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 148,570 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 139,617 miles

Oil leak

n/s inner cv boot seeping grease boot not fully tight to joint

Fail 6 Jan 2014 139,617 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

n/s inner cv boot seeping grease boot not fully tight to joint

Pass 4 Feb 2013 132,245 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brakes binding especially the nearside

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 127,710 miles

Oil leak gearbox area

Oil leaks to engine

Fail 2 Mar 2012 127,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak gearbox area

Oil leaks to engine

Pass 3 Mar 2011
Fail 2 Mar 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play rack both sides

various brake hose flexis deteriating

Fail 26 Feb 2010

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play rack both sides

various brake hose flexis deteriating

Pass 24 Feb 2009 106,730 miles

mileage not illuminated in speedo head

Fail 23 Feb 2009 106,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

mileage not illuminated in speedo head

Pass 25 Feb 2008 99,238 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in them not to cords

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Feb 2007 90,636 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 90,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front top mounts has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2006 71,542 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 71,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V490 EVN is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V490 EVN, 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

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What year was V490 EVN registered?

V490 EVN is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V490 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V490 EVN shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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