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W878 PGW

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,792 mi
Last recorded178,792 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW878 PGW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 178,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 179,160 miles

Offside Rear park brake performance slightly low

oil leaks

Fail 31 Aug 2016 179,160 miles

Offside Rear park brake performance slightly low

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

oil leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2015 173,772 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 169,365 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Oil leak

Wipers poor

Fail 4 Aug 2014 169,351 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Oil leak

Wipers poor

Pass 27 Aug 2013 166,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2012 158,465 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Slight Play In Steering Rack

Pass 28 Feb 2011 153,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 146,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Fail 9 Feb 2009 138,844 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 138,844 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 121,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

o/s headlamp chipped and condensating

o/s wiper poor

Fail 7 Nov 2007 121,612 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

o/s headlamp chipped and condensating

o/s wiper poor

Pass 13 Nov 2006 105,245 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 105,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

lower engine pulley appears very loose / buckled

n/s/r door handle missing

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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W878 PGW is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W878 PGW, 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 W878 PGW registered?

W878 PGW is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 April 2000.

Is W878 PGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W878 PGW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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