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T285 WOS

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 WOS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019
Pass 26 Mar 2018
Fail 16 Mar 2018

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017
Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 104,016 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded near subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened upper mount (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015
Pass 31 Mar 2014
Pass 4 Apr 2013 504,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012
Fail 22 Mar 2012

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2011

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010
Fail 18 Mar 2009

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2009
Pass 26 Mar 2008 70,283 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,818 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall but not through to cords.

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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T285 WOS is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Yellow with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T285 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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T285 WOS is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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