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T38 XOS

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

167,357 mi
Last recorded167,357 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT38 XOS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2011 167,357 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s seat belt stork cover missing

Pass 9 Oct 2009 162,296 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 162,296 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 162,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 130,073 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007
Fail 10 Jul 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 84,629 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 84,629 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres in poor condition

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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T38 XOS is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 T38 XOS, 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 T38 XOS registered?

T38 XOS is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 July 1999.

Is T38 XOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T38 XOS shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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