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W488 NHR

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,892 mi
Last recorded99,892 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 NHR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2016 99,892 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Panhard rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by wishbone mount (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear sub frame mounting area (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake valve locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened under engine (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear sub frame mounting area (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S\R chassis

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,480 miles

Corrosion to front sub frame

Corrosion to rear lower panel

Corrosion to rear outer sills

Corrosion to rear suspension

N\S\F brake increase rate slightly low

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

O\S\F brake pipe mounting slightly worn

O\S\R foot brake effort slightly low

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,917 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S inner sills

Slight corrosion to front subframe

Slight corrosion to rear body/floor

Slight low effort to N\S\R footbrake

Fail 17 Apr 2014 92,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion to N\S & O\S inner sills

Slight corrosion to front subframe

Slight corrosion to rear body/floor

Slight low effort to N\S\R footbrake

Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,950 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 89,950 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Panhard rod cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 89,717 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 89,572 miles

Rear Panhard rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,341 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 81,341 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 68,729 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,417 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 48,577 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 48,577 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,980 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,707 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 34,707 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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W488 NHR is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W488 NHR, 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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W488 NHR is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 April 2000.

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