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W287 LAU

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW287 LAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017

T/BELT & SERBVICE?-CHECK VEHIC ERECIORDS

Pass 27 May 2016

195/70/14 X 4

D/SEAT TORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 21 May 2016

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened b o t h !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

195/70/14 X 4

D/SEAT TORN

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 21 Apr 2015 72,017 miles

195/70/14 X 4

2 X F/TYRES

D/SEAT TORN

NSF B/B/D/COVER

OSF W/BLADE

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 12 Apr 2014 71,051 miles

195/70/14 X 4

2 X F/B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT

CLUTCH OP V/HEAVY

D/SEAT TORN

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

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

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/14

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 16 Mar 2013 68,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,368 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 63,525 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s rear tyre wall perrished

o/s rear lamp repaired with tape

Fail 1 Apr 2010 58,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre wall perrished

o/s rear lamp repaired with tape

Pass 7 Feb 2009 51,452 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,176 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,461 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 32,113 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 32,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no.plate cracked & damage to front bumper

slight play in rack

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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W287 LAU is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W287 LAU, 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 W287 LAU registered?

W287 LAU is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W287 LAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W287 LAU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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