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T479 ATM

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT479 ATM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013

o/s mirror loose

power steering slightlly heavy

slight side play in both front wheels

Fail 15 Feb 2013

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

alternator belt frayed

o/s mirror loose

power steering slightlly heavy

slight side play in both front wheels

Fail 9 Feb 2012

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs req soon.

Pass 9 Feb 2012

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

both front brake discs req soon.

Fail 16 Nov 2010

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

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

both mirrors loose

brake pad wires not connected

rear no.plate detiriorating

steering slightlly stiff

Pass 16 Nov 2010

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

both mirrors loose

brake pad wires not connected

rear no.plate detiriorating

steering slightlly stiff

Pass 17 Nov 2009 148,897 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no plate req soon

Fail 17 Nov 2009 148,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear no plate req soon

Pass 13 Nov 2008 142,650 miles

o/s mirror glass req soon

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 137,950 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front cross member rusting

Fail 8 Nov 2007 137,950 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front cross member rusting

Pass 21 Nov 2006 136,667 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 21 Nov 2006 136,667 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both track rod ends

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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T479 ATM is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T479 ATM, 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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T479 ATM is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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