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T197 AWW

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,628 mi
Last recorded145,628 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 AWW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 145,628 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT

SLIGHT WEAR STEERING RACK ENDS

STEERING RACK AND PIPES ARE WET WITH OIL

THE BATTERY IS INSECURE

Fail 13 Jun 2012 145,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

FRONT DISCS AND PADS ARE WORN

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT

SLIGHT WEAR STEERING RACK ENDS

STEERING RACK AND PIPES ARE WET WITH OIL

THE BATTERY IS INSECURE

Pass 30 Jun 2011 144,260 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

coil springs corrosion all ????

diesel fillter damp no leak found ???

front discs back rusty as with standing >????

load valve slight seized ????

oil leak ??

Pass 21 Jul 2010 143,949 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY SCORED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 102,136 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 102,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,377 miles

Power steering pipes not fully secured

Steering rack shows some wear/knock when rocked but within acceptable limits

Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,174 miles

Both front tyres are approaching 2mm wear in dicators

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 81,510 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 81,510 miles

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)

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2005 67,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 67,862 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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T197 AWW is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T197 AWW, 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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T197 AWW is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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