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W685 OGJ

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 OGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2012

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

12s electrics on towbar -NO lighting 12n socket

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

drivers door stay broken

Pass 1 Jul 2011

headlights slightly loose

oil leak

rear springs corroded

spare wheel missing

Fail 29 Jun 2011

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlights slightly loose

oil leak

rear springs corroded

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Apr 2010

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

advise o/s/r light lense damaged

advise rear brakes uneven

Fail 15 Apr 2010

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

advise o/s/r light lense damaged

advise rear brakes uneven

Pass 24 Mar 2009

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

centre exhaust joint slightly loose

millage not displayed

slight damage to o/s/r lamp unit

Fail 18 Mar 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

centre exhaust joint slightly loose

millage not displayed

slight damage to o/s/r lamp unit

Pass 29 Feb 2008 159,003 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 159,001 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

drivers seat belt clasp damaged but working

rear of vehicle boarded out

slight increase/ decrease rear brakes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Dec 2006 148,555 miles

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

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

n/s cv gaiter pinholed and leaking slightly

o/s front brake hose perished

slight increase decrease rear brakes

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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W685 OGJ is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W685 OGJ, 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 W685 OGJ registered?

W685 OGJ is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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