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V743 EWS

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

199,013 mi
Last recorded199,013 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV743 EWS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 199,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 194,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 190,238 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2017 184,853 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 179,669 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 172,633 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 165,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

gearbox oil leak from nearside oil seal

middle exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2013 160,260 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wworn/wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing/worn on edges

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2012 152,675 miles

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

middle and rear exhaust deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2011

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008

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

rear exhaust mount starting to tear

Pass 20 Jan 2007 143,386 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 143,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 134,012 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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V743 EWS is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V743 EWS, 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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V743 EWS is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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