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T146 VAE

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

178,677 mi
Last recorded178,677 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT146 VAE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2007 178,677 miles

Front indicators losing amber colouration.

Gaiters on both front lower ball joints are split.

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

No obvious wear apparent in n/s outer driveshaft joint, but there was a noise heard on full lock whilst driving car out from test.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 178,677 miles

Front indicators losing amber colouration.

Gaiters on both front lower ball joints are split.

No obvious wear apparent in n/s outer driveshaft joint, but there was a noise heard on full lock whilst driving car out from test.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 7 Jul 2006

Horn does not sound very good.

Fail 7 Jul 2006

Horn does not sound very good.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 179,025 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

O/s front lower ball joint gaiter split, joint is ok at present but will probably deteriorate quickly.

Oil on engine.

Play in steering rack is only just acceptable for the mot.

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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T146 VAE is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 T146 VAE, 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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T146 VAE is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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