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X542 DNH

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

224,254 mi
Last recorded224,254 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 DNH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 224,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 224,254 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 223,986 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear pan hard bar corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 221,370 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 221,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in body clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure movement in ball joint/ pinch bolt area (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively does not make good contact with screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached very bad (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 219,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower corroded chassis leg

Offside Front Lower corroded chassis leg

Pass 31 Oct 2018 216,276 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 216,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 212,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 205,185 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 205,183 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 200,050 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 200,047 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 192,555 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 192,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

center stop light inop

Pass 13 Aug 2013 186,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 171,537 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 171,534 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 157,019 miles

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

play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2010 145,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 138,392 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 128,561 miles

N/s headlamp lens stone chipped

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 128,561 miles

N/s headlamp lens stone chipped

Pass 18 Oct 2006 114,394 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 114,383 miles

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

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

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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X542 DNH is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X542 DNH, 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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X542 DNH is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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