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W453 LAG

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

248,517 mi
Last recorded248,517 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 LAG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 248,517 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 248,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 238,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 238,210 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 229,107 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 221,444 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 215,511 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 215,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 211,906 miles

advise both rear axle mounting bushes splitting slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2009 211,906 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise both rear axle mounting bushes splitting slightly

Pass 25 Apr 2008 149,832 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 137,975 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 137,975 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 129,430 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 129,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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W453 LAG 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 60%.

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 W453 LAG, 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 W453 LAG registered?

W453 LAG is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W453 LAG safe to buy?

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