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S520 GTO

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

209,041 mi
Last recorded209,041 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 GTO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 209,041 miles

exhaust deteriorating and minor leak

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2016 209,029 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage missing both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorating and minor leak

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 204,319 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear inner corners corroded

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 5 Mar 2015 204,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside mirror glass missing

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

Oil leak

both rear inner corners corroded

front and rear tyres differant sizes

rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorating

Pass 11 Mar 2014 197,130 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 194,575 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside track rod end no locking device

power steering pipe light chafing on gearbox

Pass 27 Apr 2012 181,529 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 181,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 171,776 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front exhaust joint insecure

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 3 May 2011 171,775 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

front exhaust joint insecure

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 May 2010 160,047 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 160,033 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 148,595 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 148,587 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 141,813 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2008 141,813 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2007 135,230 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 135,230 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 129,303 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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S520 GTO is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S520 GTO, 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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S520 GTO is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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