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X971 BAL

2000 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,822 mi
Last recorded148,822 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Citroen Dispatch111,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 BAL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 148,822 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 148,822 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective Locking pin in hub holding ball joint insecure where ball joint goes in to hub (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 134,933 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 134,573 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 120,803 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 120,765 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 118,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Feb 2013 116,190 miles

offside rear lamp lense cracked

slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 16 Feb 2013 116,190 miles

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

offside rear lamp lense cracked

slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 14 Feb 2012 108,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 108,804 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 100,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2011 100,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2010 89,664 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 89,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 78,566 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 78,566 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,265 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 52,660 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 40,542 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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X971 BAL is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch in Yellow with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X971 BAL, 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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X971 BAL is a 2000 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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