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W581 LUY

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 LUY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2022

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at rear offside anchorage point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 146,823 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 146,822 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger within 30 cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 135,714 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 127,132 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 126,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 118,262 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 110,340 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 97,854 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,281 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,866 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,635 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 73,361 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,756 miles

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 59,330 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,442 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,801 miles

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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 LUY is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LUY, 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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W581 LUY is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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