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X543 GDC

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX543 GDC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015

Nearside n/s/wiper blade cable tied

Pass 22 Oct 2014 219,000 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013
Fail 7 Aug 2013

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

all four coil springs corroded

movement in handbrake leaver

wipers smeering screen

Fail 11 Jul 2012

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)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

all four coil springs corroded

movement in handbrake leaver

slight brake bind on both front wheels

wipers smeering screen

Pass 4 Jul 2011

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all suspension coil springs corroded

front brakes slightly binding

play felt in offside front tie rod

Fail 4 Jul 2011

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

all suspension coil springs corroded

front brakes slightly binding

play felt in offside front tie rod

Pass 21 Jul 2010

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Jul 2009

Advise exhaust tail pipe corroded

Advise mileage not displayed on speedo

Advise rear coil springs corroded

Advise slight freeplay in offside steering

Fail 15 Jul 2009

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

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

Advise exhaust tail pipe corroded

Advise mileage not displayed on speedo

Advise rear coil springs corroded

Advise slight freeplay in offside steering

Pass 15 Jul 2008
Pass 10 Jul 2007
Pass 3 Aug 2006 98,458 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

advisory slight imbalance noted at front braking. advise attention.

advisory. slight wear noted in steering rack offside .

Pass 9 Mar 2006
Fail 9 Mar 2006

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X543 GDC is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X543 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.

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What year was X543 GDC registered?

X543 GDC is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X543 GDC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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