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S224 MRV

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,595 mi
Last recorded103,595 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 MRV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 103,595 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,173 miles

accelerator pedal rubber is missing

auxiliary belt is worn and close to a failure

both number plate lights are dim

both offside tyres are worn on the edges

both rear crash panels are corroded and holed

engine is leaking oil

front number plate is damaged

gear stick has sharp edges

nearside front tyre is perished and worn on the edges

nearside rear side light is affected by the operation of the indicator

nearside rear tyre is perished

nearside steering arm is worn

offside rear light lens is broken

offside steering arm/rack is worn and is close to a failure

offside wiper clears poorly

rear exhaust joint is loose

Fail 20 Aug 2018 98,166 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected light not working (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

accelerator pedal rubber is missing

auxiliary belt is worn and close to a failure

both number plate lights are dim

both offside tyres are worn on the edges

both rear crash panels are corroded and holed

engine is leaking oil

front number plate is damaged

gear stick has sharp edges

nearside front tyre is perished and worn on the edges

nearside rear side light is affected by the operation of the indicator

nearside rear tyre is perished

nearside steering arm is worn

offside rear light lens is broken

offside steering arm/rack is worn and is close to a failure

offside wiper clears poorly

rear exhaust joint is loose

Pass 15 Aug 2017 91,555 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 90,211 miles

Nearside Front tyre got fine cracks in tread & side walls

Offside Front indicator lens broken

Offside Front lower ball joint gaiter got slight cracks

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre shows slight more wear on edges

Rear exhaust clamp slightly loose

slight play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,669 miles

ns washerjet blocked,still enough washerfluid on to screen

nsf brakehose starts to perish

nsf lower inner suspensionarm bushes slightly deteriorated

nsr tyre worn on edges & got nail in outer edge

osf indicatorlense missing

rear silencer slightly insecure at clamp

Fail 8 Apr 2015 87,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ns washerjet blocked,still enough washerfluid on to screen

nsf brakehose starts to perish

nsf lower inner suspensionarm bushes slightly deteriorated

nsr tyre worn on edges & got nail in outer edge

osf indicatorlense missing

rear silencer slightly insecure at clamp

Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,218 miles

N/S wiper split on the ends, but still clears the screen effectively.

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 80,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

N/S wiper split on the ends, but still clears the screen effectively.

N/S/R wheel is binding when turned by hand. RBT average is 26kg for N/S/R and 13Kg for the O/S/R.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 73,217 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s door mirror

Fail 18 Dec 2012 73,217 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

cracks in front number plate

rear number plate display becoming poor

slight damage to n/s door mirror

Pass 28 Dec 2011 70,587 miles

cracks in front number plate

display on rear number plate becoming poor

n/s/f brake hose perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2010 67,977 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Dec 2010 67,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,938 miles

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

Rear brakes noisy

Rear brakes slightly binding

Slight play in offside front lower balljoint

Fail 16 Jan 2010 65,938 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear brakes noisy

Rear brakes slightly binding

Slight play in offside front lower balljoint

Pass 29 Dec 2008 61,134 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 61,134 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 56,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering belt in poor condition

Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,293 miles

power steering belt in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2007 50,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 50,894 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 45,957 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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S224 MRV is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 112,451 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 S224 MRV, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S224 MRV is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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