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T238 AGU

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

181,351 mi
Last recorded181,351 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT238 AGU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 181,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise white smoke on idle from exhaust

Fail 27 Feb 2014 181,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise white smoke on idle from exhaust

Pass 12 Feb 2013 169,610 miles

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

Oil leak

offside wiper slightly torn

Fail 12 Feb 2013 169,610 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Oil leak

offside wiper slightly torn

Pass 7 Feb 2012 162,687 miles

front member showing signs of corrosion,

n/s door slightly dasmaged not effecting view

Pass 10 Jun 2011 161,530 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 159,478 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 157,525 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 157,522 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 157,384 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 157,381 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

interior mirror missing

n/s door mirror cover insecure

o/s c.v boot damp

Pass 14 Jan 2008 152,835 miles

interior mirror missing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 3 Jan 2008 152,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

interior mirror missing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jan 2007 146,238 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 146,237 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 138,853 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 138,853 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

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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T238 AGU is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T238 AGU, 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 T238 AGU registered?

T238 AGU is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 April 1999.

Is T238 AGU safe to buy?

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