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W289 WGS

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,380 mi
Last recorded84,380 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 WGS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,380 miles

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

no catch fitted for centre front lap seat belt

Fail 9 Mar 2012 84,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

no catch fitted for centre front lap seat belt

Pass 9 Mar 2010 1,224 miles

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

steering slightly stiff at idle

Pass 3 Apr 2009 273 miles

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

steering rack has play

Fail 3 Apr 2009 273 miles

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

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

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

steering rack has play

Pass 7 Apr 2008 85,038 miles

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

off side rack joint inner has play

Fail 1 Apr 2008 85,038 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

off side rack joint inner has play

Pass 28 Mar 2007 82,062 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 74,145 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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W289 WGS is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W289 WGS, 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 W289 WGS registered?

W289 WGS is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W289 WGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W289 WGS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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