MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,547 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light affected (4.4.3 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower body corrosion holes but not within 30cm of any body mounts/suspension components
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside inner sill corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear bodywork behind rear bumper corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from multiple places in centre section (7.1.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front subframe offside rear mounting (2.4.A.3)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside inner sill corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear bodywork behind rear bumper corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rubber bush (6.1.D.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rubber bush (6.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing on edges
both rear tyres are perishing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing on edges
both rear tyres are perishing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
different size tyres fiited to front and rear of vehicle
front brake discs worn
front exhaust box broken up
offside door mirror surround loose
oil leaks
rear coil springs very rusty
spare tyre flat
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front discs starting to wear close limit
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Slight play in off side front track rod end.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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W538 MFT is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 W538 MFT, 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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W538 MFT is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 June 2000.
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