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W42 ONB

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,907 mi
Last recorded162,907 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 ONB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2013 162,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 149,415 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to offside rear panel out the prescribed area

offside mirror slightly damaged

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2012 149,415 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to offside rear panel out the prescribed area

offside mirror slightly damaged

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2011 136,515 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

rear brakes 25% out of balance

Fail 19 Sep 2011 136,512 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brakes 25% out of balance

Pass 17 Sep 2010 124,236 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 119,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 102,706 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 89,507 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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W42 ONB 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 W42 ONB, 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 W42 ONB registered?

W42 ONB is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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