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X799 UBW

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,545 mi
Last recorded208,545 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX799 UBW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 208,545 miles

rear bumper & tow bar socket damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2012 208,545 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear bumper & tow bar socket damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2012 208,527 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Towbar electrics damaged

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Mar 2011 192,802 miles

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

tow bar socket [smashed]

Fail 23 Mar 2011 192,139 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

tow bar socket [smashed]

Pass 31 Mar 2010 181,970 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 171,510 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 168,490 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL/STEERING RACK ARM/TRACK ROD END

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 163,227 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 143,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 143,331 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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X799 UBW is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X799 UBW, 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 X799 UBW registered?

X799 UBW is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 September 2000.

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