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X281 HFB

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,576 mi
Last recorded109,576 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 HFB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 109,576 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r brake has slight bind

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Nov 2013 105,401 miles

OSR tyre perishing

Fail 14 Nov 2013 105,365 miles

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

OSR tyre perishing

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 101,216 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 101,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,238 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 85,323 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,474 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 75,474 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 67,716 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 62,383 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,669 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 35,335 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces have corrosion

windows are tinted

Fail 9 Nov 2005 35,335 miles

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

Front brake discs, inner surfaces have corrosion

Windows are tinted

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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X281 HFB is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X281 HFB, 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 X281 HFB registered?

X281 HFB is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X281 HFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X281 HFB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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