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W79 YCW

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,437 mi
Last recorded130,437 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 YCW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 130,437 miles

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front subframe corroding

full exhaust assy

n/s c/v boot cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2010 126,050 miles

exhaust baffles rattle & noisey

Fail 12 Mar 2010 126,048 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust baffles rattle & noisey

Pass 13 Mar 2009 113,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 102,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid cap missing

cambelt replacment over due

rear brake wheel cylinders leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2007 91,531 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 15 Mar 2006 80,935 miles

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

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

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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W79 YCW is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W79 YCW, 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 W79 YCW registered?

W79 YCW is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W79 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W79 YCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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