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W979 RNK

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,026 mi
Last recorded134,026 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 RNK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 134,026 miles

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

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

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

both front wiper blades smear slightly

nearside rear tyre perished outer sidewall

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2014 129,471 miles

HEADLAMP MOUNTS WORN , SLIGHT OIL LEAK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 28 Aug 2014 129,413 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

HEADLAMP MOUNTS WORN , SLIGHT OIL LEAK , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 5 Sep 2013 124,790 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front headlights slightly insecure

nearside rear light unit slightly insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2012 119,266 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSH WORN , OFFSIDE REAR FOOT BRAKE LOWER READING , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 24 Aug 2012 119,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT , OFFSIDE FRONT INDICATOR FADED , CAR TYRES FITTED ON VEHICLE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST .

Pass 10 Sep 2011
Fail 9 Sep 2011

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010
Pass 2 Oct 2008

mileage not displayed

Fail 1 Oct 2008

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

mileage not displayed

Pass 11 Sep 2007 79,456 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,641 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 62,640 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W979 RNK is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W979 RNK, 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

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What year was W979 RNK registered?

W979 RNK is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W979 RNK safe to buy?

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