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T231 BSL

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,507 mi
Last recorded188,507 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT231 BSL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 188,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 183,313 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 183,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 176,185 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 176,184 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2010 176,108 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front brake starting to bind

Pass 15 Jul 2009 169,834 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 169,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 169,337 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 168,505 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 158,631 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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T231 BSL 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 T231 BSL, 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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T231 BSL is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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