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X274 XAU

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Black Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,303 mi
Last recorded178,303 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX274 XAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 178,303 miles

n/s and o/s steering arms have slight play

Pass 7 May 2015 173,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cannot inspect rear brake pipes due to excessive underseal

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Fail 7 May 2015 173,271 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cannot inspect rear brake pipes due to excessive underseal

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 13 Apr 2015 171,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 165,068 miles

both steering arms have slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2014 156,405 miles

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

n/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2014 152,135 miles

n/s and o/s steering arms have slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2014 142,751 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2013

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 141,306 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 141,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 135,516 miles

STRONG ADVISE - Slight play in offside front steering arm

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 19 Jun 2012 135,516 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

STRONG ADVISE - Slight play in offside front steering arm

Slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 2 Mar 2012 164,211 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroding

Front steering arms slight play

Oil leak

n/s/f headlamp secured using block of wood

Fail 29 Feb 2012 164,211 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre and rear exhaust corroding

Front steering arms slight play

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 158,737 miles

Slight play in front steering arms

Fail 7 Nov 2011 158,737 miles

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

Nearside front wing mirror has been repaired

Nearside rear tyre wearing outside edges

Slight play in front steering arms

Pass 28 Mar 2011 147,993 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

play in both front inner steering joints

Fail 23 Mar 2011 147,993 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

play in both front inner steering joints

Pass 7 Oct 2010 141,691 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 141,520 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 118,213 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 118,213 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,867 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 86,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 56,564 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 56,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,962 miles

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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X274 XAU is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Black with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X274 XAU, 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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X274 XAU is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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