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X196 BCN

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 BCN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 120,352 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 120,350 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 114,500 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 110,323 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 110,248 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 106,040 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

driverside mirror cracked not effecting rear view

Pass 12 Sep 2009 102,284 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 102,284 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 99,510 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n s f headlamp slightly loose

n s f tyre sidewall perished

o s f door mirror glass cracked but not effecting view to rear

o s f tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 6 Sep 2008 99,429 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n s f headlamp slightly loose

n s f tyre sidewall perished

o s f door mirror glass cracked but not effecting view to rear

o s f tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 96,590 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 91,164 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 91,164 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 74,660 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 74,660 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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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X196 BCN is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X196 BCN, 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 X196 BCN registered?

X196 BCN is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X196 BCN safe to buy?

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