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X246 LEC

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,742 mi
Last recorded132,742 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 LEC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 132,742 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 132,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 172,626 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 167,828 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear in rack os

Pass 5 Aug 2011 161,067 miles

front brakes sticking slightly

slight play in o/s rack end

slight play in wishbone bushes

Fail 5 Aug 2011 161,067 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes sticking slightly

slight play in o/s rack end

slight play in wishbone bushes

Pass 9 Aug 2010 151,265 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 151,265 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Aug 2009 141,377 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 141,377 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 131,653 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 131,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 121,519 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 121,477 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 119,473 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 119,473 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2006 101,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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X246 LEC is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X246 LEC, 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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X246 LEC is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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