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T413 OPU

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT413 OPU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 107,669 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 99,425 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 99,425 miles

Centre Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Gear linkage defective

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,510 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 92,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 158,580 miles

Front idicator bulbs starting to fade.

Offside door mirror backing insecure

hand brake lever has side ways play in it but stays on ratchet.

off side inner steering rack joint play nearing limit.

off side rear tyre worn to the wear indicator bars.

windscreen chiped near limit of zone (A).

Fail 14 Oct 2008 158,580 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

hand brake lever has side ways play in it but stays on ratchet.

off side inner steering rack joint play nearing limit.

off side rear tyre worn to the wear indicator bars.

windscreen chiped near limit of zone (A).

Pass 10 Oct 2007 144,603 miles

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

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

both front struts have only 2 bolts at top mounts

bottom pulley vibrating

hand brake pivot worn

Fail 10 Oct 2007 144,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front struts have only 2 bolts at top mounts

bottom pulley vibrating

hand brake pivot worn

o/s/f brake hose appears slightly twisted

Pass 23 Oct 2006 132,357 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 119,748 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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T413 OPU is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc 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 T413 OPU, 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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T413 OPU is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 August 1999.

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