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S963 JVC

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

241,733 mi
Last recorded241,733 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS963 JVC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 241,733 miles

'Screen cracked.

Battery loose.

Brake valve 'sticky'.

Front tyres getting low.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 241,681 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

'Screen cracked.

Battery loose.

Brake valve 'sticky'.

Near side brake back plate damp.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 228,900 miles

Battery insecure

Brake valve very sticky

CV boots perished

Off side bottom ball joint gaiter split

Rear springs rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2011 228,899 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Brake valve very sticky

CV boots perished

Off side bottom ball joint gaiter split

Rear springs rusty

Pass 10 Aug 2010 219,548 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 204,529 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 191,667 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 161,906 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 161,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 138,886 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 134,741 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S963 JVC is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S963 JVC, 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 S963 JVC registered?

S963 JVC is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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