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W147 SGF

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,461 mi
Last recorded111,461 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 SGF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 111,461 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery earth + positive terminals insecure

front number plate slightly deterioated

generater belt slightly perished

nearside + offside front wishbone bushes starting to perish

offside front disc surface corrosion + slightly scored

offside front rim slightly distorted

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to perish

oil leak

power steering pipe starting to perish

rear tyres getting low on edges + slightly perished

slight movement in nearside front rear most wishbone bush

surface corrosion to front crossmember

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear coil springs

surface corrosion to nearside rear crossmember

Fail 11 Sep 2012 111,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery earth + positive terminals insecure

front number plate slightly deterioated

generater belt slightly perished

nearside + offside front wishbone bushes starting to perish

offside front disc surface corrosion + slightly scored

offside front rim slightly distorted

offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to perish

oil leak

power steering pipe starting to perish

rear tyres getting low on edges + slightly perished

slight movement in nearside front rear most wishbone bush

surface corrosion to front crossmember

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear coil springs

surface corrosion to nearside rear crossmember

Pass 7 Sep 2011 109,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 105,372 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 105,364 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF brake binding on slightly

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 103,253 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 103,253 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Sep 2007 89,561 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 89,561 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 75,480 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 67,250 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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W147 SGF is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W147 SGF, 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 W147 SGF registered?

W147 SGF is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W147 SGF safe to buy?

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