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X531 GDC

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,357 mi
Last recorded174,357 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 GDC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 174,357 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 174,357 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 172,874 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 171,010 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 170,220 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 170,220 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 18 Nov 2011 170,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 169,850 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 168,658 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 168,658 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 167,551 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 146,924 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 122,019 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 121,895 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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X531 GDC is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc 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 X531 GDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X531 GDC registered?

X531 GDC is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X531 GDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X531 GDC 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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