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W118 BJW

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

182,176 mi
Last recorded182,176 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 BJW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 182,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear springs corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2014 182,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear springs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

rear road springs corroded

steering rack noisy

steering rack worn off side

Pass 31 Jan 2012

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 30 Jan 2012

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s sliding door handle broken

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 15 Jan 2011 159,952 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 159,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2010

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Jan 2010

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2008 143,121 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008

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

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

CENTRE LAP BELT NOT CHECKED

COOLANT LEAK

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 133,332 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 133,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

centre lap belt not checked.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 126,870 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 126,870 miles

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

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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W118 BJW is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W118 BJW, 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 W118 BJW registered?

W118 BJW is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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