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Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
spedo not displayed
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
2ltres of 10 40 added to engine before emissions could be carried out
engine has a major coolant leak
front brake discs corroded
major oil leak,oil filter has a hole in it
steering rack pinion oil seal leaking
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge
play in nearside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bush
power steering fluid leak from steering rack area
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge
play in nearside front lower suspension arm,rear mounting bush
power steering fluid leak from steering rack area
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play in N/S steering arm
Steering notchy operation
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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W396 PRV is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W396 PRV, 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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W396 PRV is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 March 2000.
Is W396 PRV safe to buy?
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