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W749 RDC

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,376 mi
Last recorded15,376 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 RDC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 15,376 miles

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

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

Oil leak

several cracks in nearside rear indicator lamp lens(not showing white light)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 3,792 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009

both rear coil springs corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner drive shsft boot insecure

nearside rear lens repaired by lens repair tape

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift in both front top suspension arms

Fail 22 Apr 2009

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust corroded

nearside front inner drive shsft boot insecure

nearside rear lens repaired by lens repair tape

oil leak

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift in both front top suspension arms

Fail 10 Apr 2008

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008
Pass 11 Apr 2007 123,276 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 109,171 miles

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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W749 RDC is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W749 RDC, 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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W749 RDC is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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