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W493 NDC

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 NDC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

front discs slightly warn

spare tyre missing

Fail 10 Nov 2011

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front discs slightly warn

spare tyre missing

Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,026 miles

Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

antislip pad slightly worn

front disc slightly worn

front wipers slightly split

nsr reflector slight crack

osf+nsf side door handle slightly damaged

slight lift in steering wheel

slight play in rack end

slight slde play in handbrake lever

Pass 9 May 2009 67,000 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 May 2009 67,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008

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

coil springs corroded

offside front wheel rim slightly dented

oil leak

slight lift and play in both front ball joints

slight play in steering shaft coloumn

spare tyre missing

Fail 8 Apr 2008

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

coil springs corroded

offside front wheel rim slightly dented

oil leak

slight lift and play in both front ball joints

slight play in steering shaft coloumn

spare tyre missing

Pass 8 May 2006 84,001 miles

horn int slight play in rack end both rear shoker weeping o/s/f wiper blade std

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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W493 NDC is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W493 NDC, 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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W493 NDC is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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