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W503 XCW

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

196,175 mi
Last recorded196,175 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW503 XCW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 196,175 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2014

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 146,063 miles

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

O/S Rear Tyre Perished

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 144,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Aug 2012 144,777 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Oct 2011 143,449 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 143,448 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2010 135,655 miles

rear springs very rusty

Fail 22 Oct 2010 135,654 miles

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

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

rear springs very rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2009 124,576 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

SLIGHT INTERACTION ON O/S/R LIGHTS. N/S HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 124,576 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

SLIGHT INTERACTION ON O/S/R LIGHTS. N/S HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 113,529 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 113,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 104,218 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 104,218 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 96,529 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 89,878 miles

CORROSION TO REAR COIL SPRINGS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W503 XCW is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W503 XCW, 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 W503 XCW registered?

W503 XCW is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W503 XCW safe to buy?

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