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X227 DCH

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,725 mi
Last recorded69,725 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 DCH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,725 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 69,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,719 miles

slight play in rack offside

Fail 22 Jul 2011 62,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in rack offside

Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,391 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 46,656 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 46,656 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 39,521 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 28,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer shoulder

Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,562 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer shoulder

Pass 6 Feb 2006 19,743 miles

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Feb 2006 19,743 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/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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X227 DCH is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X227 DCH, 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 X227 DCH registered?

X227 DCH is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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