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X256 BAU

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,662 mi
Last recorded81,662 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 BAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,662 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2013 81,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 78,982 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 72,279 miles

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2011 72,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 67,236 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 67,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 60,710 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fron number plate cracked

front bumper accident damage

has a combination of minor damge that does NOT seriously obstruct the drivers view

o/s steering rack has play in track rod inner joint

Fail 29 Oct 2009 60,710 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

fron number plate cracked

front bumper accident damage

has a combination of minor damge that does NOT seriously obstruct the drivers view

n/s rear inner side lamp inoperative

o/s steering rack has play in track rod inner joint

Pass 16 Oct 2008

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper cracked accident damage

front number plate cracked

near side rear inner side lamp inoperative

slight play in offside sterring rack inner joint

windscreen scratched by defective wiper does not impare vision at present

Fail 2 Oct 2008

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front bumper cracked accident damage

front number plate cracked

near side rear inner side lamp inoperative

slight play in offside sterring rack inner joint

windscreen scratched by defective wiper does not impare vision at present

Pass 8 Oct 2007

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate cracked

n/s rear outer poition lamp inoperative

Fail 5 Oct 2007

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

n/s rear outer poition lamp inoperative

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2006
Pass 22 Sep 2005

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

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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X256 BAU is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 X256 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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X256 BAU is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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