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W52 YJW

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,150 mi
Last recorded66,150 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 YJW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,150 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 66,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,349 miles

body damage n/s/f wing

both rear tyres deteriorated

coolant warning light on

front number plate cracked

n/s cv boot twisted

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

small cut in o/s/f flexi hose

tied up o/s handbrake cable

Fail 30 Oct 2012 60,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

body damage n/s/f wing

both rear tyres deteriorated

coolant warning light on

front number plate cracked

n/s cv boot twisted

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

small cut in o/s/f flexi hose

tied up o/s handbrake cable

Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,314 miles

chip in windscreen zone B

damage to n/s/f wing mirror

gearbox leaking oil

n/s reverse light inop

small dent in o/s/f wheel

spare tyre flat

Fail 17 Oct 2011 54,314 miles

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

n/s reverse light inop

small dent in o/s/f wheel

spare tyre flat

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

chip in windscreen zone B

damage to n/s/f wing mirror

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 19 Oct 2010 51,657 miles

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

dent in o/s/f wheel

front no.plate faded

handbrake cable corroded

inner edges wearing on both front tyres

o/s/f washer jet just up to standard

o/s/r tyre cracking

spare tyre is flat and below legal limit

Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,657 miles

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

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

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

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

dent in o/s/f wheel

front no.plate faded

handbrake cable corroded

inner edges wearing on both front tyres

o/s/f washer jet just up to standard

o/s/r tyre cracking

spare tyre is flat and below legal limit

Pass 11 Jun 2009 47,849 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear suspension bar bushes deteriorated

n/s mirror trim cracked

n/s reverse light inop

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

spare tyre flat and worn below limit

Fail 10 Jun 2009 47,849 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear suspension bar bushes deteriorated

n/s mirror trim cracked

n/s reverse light inop

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

spare tyre flat and worn below limit

Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,556 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 31,832 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 31,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 22,235 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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W52 YJW is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Yellow with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W52 YJW, 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 W52 YJW registered?

W52 YJW is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W52 YJW safe to buy?

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