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V841 JSF

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,448 mi
Last recorded175,448 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV841 JSF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 175,448 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

slight brake bind / tightness from both front brakes, advise servicing both front brakes

slight exhaust blow at exhaust manifold downpipe o ring

Fail 19 Jan 2010 175,447 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

slight brake bind / tightness from both front brakes, advise servicing both front brakes

slight exhaust blow at exhaust manifold downpipe o ring

Pass 29 Sep 2008 159,950 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 159,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs heavily worn advise renewal

front tyres worn on edges

o/s mirror lens cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2007 141,036 miles

engine coolant leak at radiator

exhaust downpipe heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f inner brake disc face corroded

slight play starting o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 14 Mar 2007 141,036 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

engine coolant leak at radiator

exhaust downpipe heavily corroded and starting to split at catalyst, advise replacement now

nearside rear tyre just above 1.6mm, advise replacement now

offside front brake disc inner face corroded

possible play starting in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 9 Mar 2006 122,424 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 122,424 miles

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

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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V841 JSF is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V841 JSF, 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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V841 JSF is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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