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W471 JVT

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,048 mi
Last recorded110,048 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 JVT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 110,048 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 119,883 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Major engine oil leak!

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 May 2010 42,561 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 2,511 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 92,460 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 92,460 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 88,660 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 88,660 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 179,782 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 179,769 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside wing mirror cracked.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2006 119,111 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 118,220 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2005 190,336 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 190,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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W471 JVT is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W471 JVT, 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 W471 JVT registered?

W471 JVT is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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