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X716 VJN

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX716 VJN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014

Exhaust tail pipe at rear shows signs of corrossion

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 109,731 miles

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

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

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

temporary repair carried out to nearside headlight assembly

Fail 1 Oct 2012 109,710 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

temporary repair carried out to nearside headlight assembly

Pass 29 Sep 2011
Fail 29 Sep 2011

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 101,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 98,469 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 98,469 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 90,458 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 82,822 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 74,181 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 74,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 62,013 miles

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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X716 VJN is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Blue 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 X716 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 X716 VJN registered?

X716 VJN is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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