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W492 RMJ

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,578 mi
Last recorded123,578 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 RMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2013 123,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 123,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever repaired, but not inappropriately (3.1.8)

Fail 21 Jul 2013 123,571 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully due to ball joints.

engine oil leaks

imbalance in rear brakes just in limits.

n/s/f fog lense damaged.

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

screw in o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 115,278 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 115,171 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2012 115,116 miles

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

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)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both headlights slightly loose

dampness around steering rack no leak attime of test

nearside tyre perished

offside door mirror damaged

offside front brake flexi hose perished

slight bind both rear wheels

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 18 Apr 2011 104,825 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 96,215 miles

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

Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,453 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 85,298 miles

nearside front tyre is on the legal limet.

offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limet.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 77,587 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 69,551 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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W492 RMJ is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W492 RMJ, 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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W492 RMJ is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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