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W553 AHR

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,241 mi
Last recorded84,241 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 AHR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 84,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis ( around drain hole ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,288 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 79,259 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 77,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom arm ball joint has play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 73,400 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s + o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 66,529 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front some movement in rack end[drumstick]not yet excessive

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 57,139 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 50,034 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2014

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 43,127 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 10,339 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 10,624 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,928 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 35,900 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wheel chair seat belt not tested

Pass 1 Aug 2007 31,946 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,948 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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W553 AHR is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W553 AHR, 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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W553 AHR is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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