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S309 FGJ

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS309 FGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2020

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1957014 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper macpherson strut top bearing slight wear

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 142,254 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 140,388 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 140,388 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 138,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 136,463 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 134,901 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 132,079 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 129,431 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in offside front steering rack drumstick

Pass 22 Aug 2012 126,098 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 126,098 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 123,424 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 120,468 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2009 117,213 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 112,207 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 106,681 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 25 Aug 2006 101,375 miles

o/s/ steering rack drum stick has slight play

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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S309 FGJ is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 S309 FGJ, 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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What year was S309 FGJ registered?

S309 FGJ is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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