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X356 EFJ

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX356 EFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2017

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2016

Both sills slightly rusty

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016

Both sills slightly rusty

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015

Both outer sills rusty

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Nov 2015

Both outer sills rusty

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 135,694 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2015 135,621 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 131,121 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 130,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 126,433 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 126,433 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 121,879 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 117,285 miles

Front number plate poor

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 117,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate poor

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 111,366 miles

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2010 111,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Jan 2009 106,579 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 106,579 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 11 Jan 2008 100,371 miles

Front number plate poor

Pass 3 Jan 2007 92,799 miles

front number plate poor

Fail 3 Jan 2007 92,799 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front number plate poor

Pass 4 Jan 2006 85,461 miles

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

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

front number plate poor

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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X356 EFJ is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X356 EFJ, 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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X356 EFJ is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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