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S821 VVG

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 VVG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2013

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2012 206,476 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 206,476 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 192,865 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 192,748 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010
Fail 29 Apr 2010

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009

EXHAUST RUSTY WHEN WAS CAMBELT CHANGE OIL LEAK GEAR BOX

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 150,423 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 150,423 miles

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

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air filter breather not fix on

Pass 10 Jan 2007 141,996 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 125,248 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 125,248 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on outside edge.

O/S/F brake is binding slightly. Would reccomend getting it checked out.

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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S821 VVG is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S821 VVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S821 VVG registered?

S821 VVG is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S821 VVG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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