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T581 BWW

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT581 BWW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013

all brake pipes greased

nearside cill damaged (dented)

nearside rear lens chipped

Fail 14 Sep 2013

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all brake pipes greased

nearside cill damaged (dented)

nearside rear lens chipped

Pass 7 Aug 2012

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2011 200,971 miles

nearside front ball joint gaiter split

Fail 16 Aug 2011 200,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

nearside front ball joint gaiter split

Pass 17 Aug 2010 194,127 miles

lift in nearside front lower ball joint

offside front and nearside front lower ball joint gaiters split

rear exhaust system weak

wear in rear axle beam bushes

Fail 16 Aug 2010 194,127 miles

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

lift in nearside front lower ball joint

offside front and nearside front lower ball joint gaiters split

rear exhaust system weak

wear in rear axle beam bushes

Pass 10 Aug 2009 187,136 miles

Lift in N/S/F lower ball joint

O/S/F and N/S/F lower ball joint gaiters split

O/S/R shock absorber leaking

Wear in O/S/R and N/S/R axle beam arm Bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2008 172,700 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 153,210 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 153,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 132,446 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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T581 BWW is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Red 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 T581 BWW, 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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T581 BWW is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 August 1999.

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