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W178 GAK

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 GAK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 235,439 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 229,258 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 223,062 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 205,886 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 184,857 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 163,557 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 161,963 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2010 139,561 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 139,561 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 119,481 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 109,034 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 109,034 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2007 97,850 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 97,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 86,082 miles

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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W178 GAK 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 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W178 GAK, 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 W178 GAK registered?

W178 GAK is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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