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W127 VCE

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 VCE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2014

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2013 207,584 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Oct 2013 207,584 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Oct 2012 199,446 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 199,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 161,127 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 161,125 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

drivers mirror slight cracked

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Oct 2010

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

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

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

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

advise both rear lights have been repaired

advise condition of bonnet

advise condition of both door mirrors

advise condition of both side sliding doors

advise front brake discs worn

advise n/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge

advise n/s/r tyre worn low on inside edge

advise o/s/f indicator lense in poor condition

advise o/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

advise play in o/s/f steering arm

Oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2010

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

advise both rear lights have been repaired

advise condition of bonnet

advise condition of both door mirrors

advise condition of both side sliding doors

advise front brake discs worn

advise n/s/f tyre worn low on inside edge

advise n/s/r tyre worn low on inside edge

advise o/s/f indicator lense in poor condition

advise o/s/f seat belt stalk cover missing

advise play in o/s/f steering arm

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2009 147,588 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

os mirror cracked

os seatbelt stalk cover missing

slight play os steering arm

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2009 147,422 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

os mirror cracked

os seatbelt stalk cover missing

slight play os steering arm

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2008 140,997 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage ossf indicator

front no plate poor

os mirror cracked

os seat belt stalk cover missing

slight play os steering arm

spare tyre flat

Fail 23 Sep 2008 140,997 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage ossf indicator

front no plate poor

os mirror cracked

os seat belt stalk cover missing

slight play os steering arm

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 Jun 2007 133,546 miles

as vt32 804296657108

Fail 5 Jun 2007 133,546 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise condition of both sliding doors

advise condition of o/s/f door mirror

advise play in steering rack

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

fuel tank straps distorted

Pass 5 May 2006 133,400 miles

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

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

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

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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W127 VCE is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W127 VCE, 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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W127 VCE is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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