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W581 JHU

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 JHU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Head lamp one bolt missing

Fail 10 Oct 2019

Central Front Fuel system component leaking injector or pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Head lamp one bolt missing

Pass 25 Oct 2018

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear SPARE WHEEL CARRIER CORRODED.

ODOMETER NOT WORKING

Rear rear door can not open from outside.

Fail 17 Oct 2018

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEAR TO SUB FRAME MOUNTING. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear SPARE WHEEL CARRIER CORRODED.

ODOMETER NOT WORKING

Rear rear door can not open from outside.

Pass 11 Oct 2017

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016
Fail 28 Sep 2016

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2015

Nearside Front head light slightly loose on mountings

Offside Front head light slightly loose on mountings

Pass 24 Sep 2014

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

rear door does not lock at lower end

Fail 19 Sep 2013

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

both front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly perished and require attention soon

both front top shock absorber bearings becoming stiff

both headlamp aims on lower limit

oil around engine

slight roughness in offside front wheel when spinning

Pass 19 Sep 2013

both front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly perished and require attention soon

both front top shock absorber bearings becoming stiff

both headlamp aims on lower limit

oil around engine

slight roughness in offside front wheel when spinning

Pass 7 Jun 2012

cover missing from tow bar electrical socket

Fail 30 May 2012

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cover missing from tow bar electrical socket

Pass 18 May 2011 179,756 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 166,111 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 158,379 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 152,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2008 152,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 134,851 miles

play in steering rack

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine noise

n/s + o/s door mirrors damaged

Fail 22 May 2007 134,851 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine noise

n/s + o/s door mirrors damaged

play in steering rack

Pass 16 May 2006 119,741 miles

n/s/rear tyre sidewalls cracking

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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W581 JHU is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W581 JHU, 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 W581 JHU registered?

W581 JHU is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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