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W178 GHL

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 GHL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019

Front rack ends both sides slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2018 130,830 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 124,114 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion at rear

Pass 2 Mar 2016 114,862 miles

corrosion at both rear corners none structual

Pass 17 Mar 2015 107,604 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion at rear

Fail 10 Mar 2015 107,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion at rear

Pass 24 Mar 2014 101,214 miles

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

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

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

has corrosion offside rear not structual

Pass 21 Mar 2013 94,635 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 87,050 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 82,066 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,175 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 74,175 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 67,233 miles

Brake discs worn. All tyres worn on edges. Play in steering rack.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,325 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 49,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre worn low on edge

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 GHL 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 86.7%.

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 GHL, 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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W178 GHL is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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