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W103 JVT

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

315,699 mi
Last recorded315,699 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 JVT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2016 315,699 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed side door (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside passenger door does not latch securely closed side door (6.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel trim missing ( TAXI FAIL )

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

Offside side step badly corroded

rear exhaust incomplete

Oil leak major leak ( TAXI FAIL ) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2015 296,507 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 295,894 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 328,235 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 327,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2013 307,220 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 19 Jun 2013 307,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2012 292,237 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre low on edge in area never full tread

Pass 28 May 2010 261,059 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 261,059 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 May 2009 247,966 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 27 May 2009 247,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 May 2008 225,958 miles

some wear to steering rack n ot detectable @ stering wheel

Fail 16 May 2008 225,958 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

some wear to steering rack n ot detectable @ stering wheel

Pass 29 May 2007 202,580 miles

some play to steering rack @ o/s will needattention

Pass 23 May 2006 181,188 miles

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

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

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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W103 JVT is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 W103 JVT, 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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W103 JVT is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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