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X157 HGS

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

160,101 mi
Last recorded160,101 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 HGS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 160,101 miles

3rd centre brake light not working

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

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

centre exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

corrosion breaking out to osr inner wheel arch

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 159,614 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

3rd centre brake light not working

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

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

centre exhaust has minor leak of exhaust gases

corrosion breaking out to osr inner wheel arch

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 142,787 miles

corrosion breaking out to nsr outer sill

engine oil leak

ns side loading door not opening from outside

Fail 27 Mar 2014 142,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion breaking out to nsr outer sill

engine oil leak

ns side loading door not opening from outside

Pass 18 Apr 2013

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

slight weepage of oil from power steering rack

Fail 9 Apr 2013

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf and nsf tyres worn close to legal limit on outer edges

slight weepage of oil from power steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2010 146,492 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 146,492 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 135,559 miles

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

wear evident in headlamp fixings but considered acceptable in its present condition.

Fail 6 Oct 2009 135,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

wear evident in headlamp fixings but considered acceptable in its present condition.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 127,840 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

o/s/f indicator lense incomplete

service indicator on

slight coolant leaks

slight oil leaks

Fail 26 Sep 2008 127,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs rusty

o/s/f indicator lense incomplete

service indicator on

slight coolant leaks

slight oil leaks

Pass 21 Sep 2007 122,188 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 122,188 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 106,861 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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X157 HGS is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 X157 HGS, 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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X157 HGS is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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