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V709 FCG

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,781 mi
Last recorded174,781 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV709 FCG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 174,781 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 169,392 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 163,917 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 161,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play o/s/f inner arm

Fail 28 Aug 2014 161,467 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play o/s/f inner arm

Pass 28 Aug 2013 156,964 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 151,005 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Sep 2012 151,005 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Sep 2011 140,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 1 Sep 2011 140,171 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

slight play in both inner steering arms

Pass 23 Aug 2010 130,790 miles

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

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

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

Oil on bottom of engine

Positive battery terminal loose

Fail 23 Aug 2010 130,785 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil on bottom of engine

Positive battery terminal loose

Pass 12 May 2009 120,516 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside rear sliding door permently locked shut

rear of van boarded out, & full of tools

Fail 7 May 2009 120,487 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside rear sliding door permently locked shut

rear of van boarded out, & full of tools

Fail 5 Mar 2008 112,633 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 112,633 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 102,423 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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V709 FCG is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V709 FCG, 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 V709 FCG registered?

V709 FCG is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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