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T488 BTD

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

163,143 mi
Last recorded163,143 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 BTD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 163,143 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

radiator x member corroded

timing belt covers missing

Fail 1 Aug 2014 163,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

radiator x member corroded

timing belt covers missing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 162,675 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

radiator support heavily corroded

timing belt covers missing

Fail 20 Aug 2013 162,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

radiator support heavily corroded

timing belt covers missing

Pass 18 Aug 2012 161,990 miles

heavy surface corrosion to radiator support

Fail 15 Aug 2012 161,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy surface corrosion to radiator support

Pass 20 Aug 2011 161,018 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 160,970 miles

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

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 21 Aug 2010 159,748 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Aug 2010 159,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Aug 2009 158,012 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 304,802 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 304,785 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007
Fail 13 Apr 2007

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006

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

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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T488 BTD is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T488 BTD, 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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T488 BTD is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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