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X498 POF

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX498 POF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 May 2022

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member behind front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut missing of securing bolt (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside of rear x member corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside of rear x member corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2021

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s 55 o/s 159 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer cv boot damp

Pass 21 Mar 2018

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

o/s/f outer cv boot damp

Pass 17 Mar 2017

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016

Drivers wiper possible the wrong size

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering heavy

front sub frame corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Drivers wiper possible the wrong size

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering heavy

front sub frame corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlights deteriorating

power steering slightly heavy

rear springs corroding

Fail 26 Mar 2015

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both headlights deteriorating

power steering slightly heavy

rear springs corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2013

o/s/f brake discs corroded badley

Fail 19 Apr 2013

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f brake discs corroded badley

Pass 10 Feb 2012

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)

slight fluctuation on n/s/f brake

Pass 16 Dec 2010 73,058 miles

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

both front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

Pass 24 Dec 2009 71,321 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 71,310 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 68,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 67,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 59,110 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X498 POF is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X498 POF, 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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X498 POF is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 November 2000.

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