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X237 BAU

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,615 mi
Last recorded199,615 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX237 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 199,615 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Front steering rod play

Offside Rear inner sill hole not prescribed area

Fail 28 Apr 2020 199,615 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing

Offside Front steering rod play

Offside Rear inner sill hole not prescribed area

Pass 24 Jan 2019 199,588 miles

Offside Front BRAKE PIPE TO BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 24 Jan 2019 199,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOTH EXHAUST TAILPIPES ARE HOLED AND LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE PIPE CLAMP MISSING AND PIPE IS LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front BRAKE PIPE TO BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 29 Aug 2017 199,061 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both inner rear sills corroded

Both outer sills corroding

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake binding

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 197,834 miles

REAR TAIL PIPE RUSTY

Fail 7 Mar 2016 197,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear position lamp(s) insecure BOTH REAR (1.1.A.3a)

REAR TAIL PIPE RUSTY

Pass 6 Feb 2015 186,184 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f and front centre seat belt clip mechanims damage but not affecting operation.

Fail 28 Jan 2015 186,183 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light illuminated.

o/s/f and front centre seat belt clip mechanims damage but not affecting operation.

Pass 10 Feb 2014

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front pulley bearings have excessive noise

Pass 23 Nov 2012 160,311 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 138,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 115,528 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 91,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 84,891 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2008 84,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007
Fail 21 Sep 2007

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 61,441 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 60,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X237 BAU is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X237 BAU, 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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X237 BAU is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 November 2000.

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