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W538 MFT

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,547 mi
Last recorded119,547 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW538 MFT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2018 119,547 miles

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 112,148 miles

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 112,140 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 110,325 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 110,325 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 108,343 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres are perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2015 108,343 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres are perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2014 105,108 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 101,822 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 101,822 miles

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 98,696 miles

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 98,687 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,083 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 94,083 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 91,604 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 91,597 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 87,721 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 87,721 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 85,985 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 85,424 miles

Slight play in off side front track rod end.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 80,562 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 80,427 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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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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