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T278 WOS

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,968 mi
Last recorded229,968 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 WOS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 229,968 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 205,991 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 205,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 179,136 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 155,673 miles

both lower ball joints gaitors burst

n/s trackrod end has slight play

o/s/f brake has slight run out

Fail 19 Nov 2008 155,569 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both lower ball joints gaitors burst

n/s trackrod end has slight play

o/s/f brake has slight run out

Pass 3 Nov 2007 131,549 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 131,549 miles

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

front wishbone has slight movment

Pass 6 Nov 2006 110,368 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 110,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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T278 WOS is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Yellow with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T278 WOS, 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 T278 WOS registered?

T278 WOS is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T278 WOS safe to buy?

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