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V788 ETO

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

212,281 mi
Last recorded212,281 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV788 ETO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2023 212,281 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 198,538 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 191,608 miles

Nearside Front headlight panel missing ( No sharp edges )

Offside Rear inner valance corroded

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 191,608 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure both back box mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlight panel missing ( No sharp edges )

Offside Rear inner valance corroded

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 191,066 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking a very small amount of grease.

Nearside Front radiator grill broken under headlight.

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter twisted.

Offside Rear inner valance corroded.

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 191,025 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking a very small amount of grease.

Nearside Front radiator grill broken under headlight.

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter twisted.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter twisted.

Offside Rear inner valance corroded.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 189,267 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 189,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 184,965 miles

Offside Front Seat belt clasp, outer plastic shroud missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Jan 2018 184,965 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt clasp, outer plastic shroud missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 181,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt clasp ,plastic casing missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 181,538 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt clasp ,plastic casing missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 174,719 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 170,402 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 162,318 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 155,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 147,649 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Dec 2010 141,068 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 132,954 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 123,460 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 114,088 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 106,077 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 100,723 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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V788 ETO is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V788 ETO, 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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V788 ETO is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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