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T173 RDS

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT173 RDS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2017

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cross member (2.4.G.1)

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement nearside and offside (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2014

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear mounting rubber missing

nearside and offside rear outriggers corroded

nearside front inner wing by headlight showing corrosion

nearside inner drive shaft insecure into gearbox

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear seats removed

Fail 4 Nov 2014

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear mounting rubber missing

nearside and offside rear outriggers corroded

nearside front inner wing by headlight showing corrosion

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2013

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

hand brake long

Fail 5 Nov 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

hand brake long

offside check strap missing

Pass 11 Nov 2011

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 184,619 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 184,619 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

off side rear tyre side wall perished no cords exposed

Pass 1 Oct 2009 181,764 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 181,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Oct 2008 176,182 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 176,182 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007
Fail 3 Oct 2007

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007
Fail 24 Mar 2007

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 123,715 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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T173 RDS is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T173 RDS, 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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T173 RDS is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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