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W498 POS

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,682 mi
Last recorded175,682 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 POS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 175,682 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 175,647 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Towbar component excessively worn (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2011 167,402 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 167,402 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 159,643 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 148,291 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 133,729 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 118,199 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 103,600 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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W498 POS is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W498 POS, 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 W498 POS registered?

W498 POS is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W498 POS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W498 POS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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