CarVerify

Free Car Check

W741 RDV

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,865 mi
Last recorded111,865 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW741 RDV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 111,865 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

advise slight increase & decrease on rear brake my need attension soon

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side door mirror outer cover damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2011 111,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

advise slight increase & decrease on rear brake my need attension soon

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side door mirror outer cover damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2010 99,593 miles

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

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,566 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

knock from steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2008 80,611 miles

exhaust corroding by back box joint

o/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 29 Sep 2008 80,578 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

exhaust corroding by back box joint.

o/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2007 71,556 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 57,214 miles

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

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

slight lift in steering rack

tread on both rear tyres slightly oval

Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,214 miles

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

slight lift in steering rack

tread on both rear tyres slightly oval

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
Full Citroen Dispatch reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W741 RDV is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W741 RDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W741 RDV?

You can check the full history of W741 RDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W741 RDV registered?

W741 RDV is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W741 RDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W741 RDV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W741 RDV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W741 RDV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.