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T279 APS

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 APS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in offside steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2012
Fail 15 Aug 2012

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011
Fail 13 Sep 2011

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010
Fail 6 Sep 2010

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2009

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,572 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 64,766 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 59,527 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 54,158 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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T279 APS is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T279 APS, 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 T279 APS registered?

T279 APS is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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