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W711 VAR

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

233,319 mi
Last recorded233,319 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW711 VAR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 233,319 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished and close to the limit

Fail 12 Oct 2015 233,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perished and close to the limit

Pass 9 Oct 2014

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

Nearside front seat belt locking mechanism not long enough to go through seat

damage to nearside rear lamp lense

offside rear stop lamp has close to excessive interaction with other lamps

Fail 9 Oct 2014

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside front seat belt locking mechanism not long enough to go through seat

damage to nearside rear lamp lense

offside rear stop lamp has close to excessive interaction with other lamps

Pass 7 Oct 2013

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside headlamp poorly secured

Fail 7 Oct 2013

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside headlamp poorly secured

Pass 12 Oct 2012

offside sliding door doesnt open from the outside

Fail 12 Oct 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside sliding door doesnt open from the outside

Pass 13 Oct 2011

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

offside front seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Pass 13 Oct 2010

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

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

offside front tyre under inflated

Fail 13 Oct 2010 183,677 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre under inflated

Pass 11 Aug 2009 172,445 miles

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

Drivers door has damage too rear

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 172,445 miles

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

Drivers door has damage too rear

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 156,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Nov 2007 155,977 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail in n/s/r tyre tread and tread low

Pass 13 Nov 2006 141,797 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 14,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W711 VAR is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W711 VAR, 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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W711 VAR is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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