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X704 VJN

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX704 VJN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010
Fail 22 Jul 2010

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

front pads not visable

some wear to front brake discs inner face

Pass 22 Jul 2009 171,629 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 171,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2008

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

vehicle dirty when tested

Fail 2 Jul 2008

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

O/s door mirror damaged but providing a view to the rear

Fail 2 Apr 2008 168,022 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/s door mirror damaged but providing a view to the rear

Pass 27 Mar 2007
Fail 26 Mar 2007

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2006
Fail 24 Mar 2006

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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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X704 VJN is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 X704 VJN, 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 X704 VJN registered?

X704 VJN is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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