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X447 YAF

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

154,414 mi
Last recorded154,414 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX447 YAF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2017 154,414 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wing and bumper damaged sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting box section (6.6.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens broken showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing broken sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Electrical wiring insecure hanging down over the brake and clutch pedals (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe rotted in half (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release clip inoperative (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front indicator lens missing due to damage

Offside Rear box is corroded but outside the prescribed area

Pass 12 Jul 2016 150,401 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 150,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 148,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

front inner brake discs corroded

no spare wheel

park brake lever has slight movement side to side

rear axle anti sway bar corroded

spare wheel holder corroded

wheels corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 148,198 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust corroded

front inner brake discs corroded

no spare wheel

rear anti sway bar corroded

spare wheel holder corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 147,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

rear exhaust box hanger loose system still has support

Pass 29 Apr 2014 147,670 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box hanger loose system still has support

Pass 17 May 2013

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust hanger snapping

Fail 16 May 2013

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine thermostat leaking

rear exhaust hanger snapping

Pass 8 Feb 2012

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

electrical wire rubbing on metal bracket

fog lamp on 7 pin towbar not working

front brake pads getting low

fuel pipes along chassis insecure

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

secondhand tyres fitted

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Fail 3 Feb 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

electrical wire rubbing on metal bracket

fog lamp on 7 pin towbar not working

front brake pads getting low

fuel pipes along chassis insecure

spare wheel carrier slightly loose

Pass 11 Aug 2010 190,423 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and rear coil springs corroded

centre exhaust and rear clamp rusty

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

nearside lower ball joint creaking

offside rear tyre inner wall spliting

play in handbrake lever

power steering pipe from rack to reivoir damp

power steering pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 26 Aug 2009 172,142 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust rusty

offside rear light cluster damaged

offside rear tyre walls cracking

slight play in top of steering column

Fail 26 Aug 2009 172,140 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust rusty

offside rear light cluster damaged

offside rear tyre walls cracking

slight play in top of steering column

unable to fully inspect brake pads

Pass 2 Sep 2008
Fail 2 Sep 2008

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Hand brake cable insecure

Rear seats not present. Seat belts not tested

Uneven wear on front tyres. Outer tread is missing completely

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Sep 2007 147,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 141,518 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 131,704 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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X447 YAF is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 X447 YAF, 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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X447 YAF is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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