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X897 JNK

2000 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,582 mi
Last recorded99,582 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 JNK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2016 99,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 89,988 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

inner steering rack joints have slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2015 89,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner steering rack joints have slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2014 80,441 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 80,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 71,612 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 71,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,400 miles

both front indicators are pale

both front position lamps are dull

Fail 27 Nov 2012 62,400 miles

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

both front indicators are pale

both front position lamps are dull

slight bind at o/s/front brake

Pass 17 Sep 2011 49,050 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 49,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,388 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 31,132 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 135,336 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007
Pass 28 Nov 2006 73,257 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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X897 JNK is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X897 JNK, 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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X897 JNK is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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