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W338 VDA

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,235 mi
Last recorded163,235 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 VDA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2017 163,235 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box holed and joint just before box blowing. (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means Temporary fuel cap fitted. (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement Temporary fuel cap fitted. (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Balljoint grease cover split and perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating Judder present. (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Imbalanced with nearside lagging. (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm front main pivot bush perished and collapsed and mostly missing. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber heavily worn.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Tail lamp lens damaged with a piece missing.

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Door check strap noisy/insecure.

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Buckle outer casing missing. (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Some bind to brakes.

Offside Rear Cargo door handle broken.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front main pivot bush split and perishing. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Heavy engine oil leak. ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Service due as indicated in dash display.

Pass 9 May 2016 161,499 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear.silencer.rusty.

Pass 8 May 2015 148,898 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 148,898 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2014 140,600 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2013 132,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

front bumper damaged

side access doors do not open

Fail 8 May 2013 132,095 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

front bumper damaged

side access doors do not open

Pass 8 May 2012 125,282 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 123,844 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlight lens cracked

oil leak from engine

slight play in offside steering rack end

squeaking from fan belt pulley area

Fail 13 Apr 2011 123,799 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

nearside headlight lens cracked

oil leak from engine

slight play in offside steering rack end

squeaking from fan belt pulley area

Pass 11 Jan 2010 116,864 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 11,523 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 106,571 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jan 2007 95,579 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 95,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Jul 2006 88,642 miles

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

some wear in steering rack off/side track rod inner ball end

Fail 10 Jul 2006 88,585 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

some wear in steering rack off/side track rod inner ball end

Pass 10 Oct 2005 79,709 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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W338 VDA is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W338 VDA, 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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W338 VDA is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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