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T857 BVP

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,400 mi
Last recorded189,400 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT857 BVP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 189,400 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 187,370 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 174,204 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 174,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 150,305 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 139,636 miles

n/s screen washer jet poor

o/s/f tyre bold/inner edge

slight play/steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2008 128,996 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 128,996 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 116,330 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 116,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

off side front flixy pipe starting to split / front exhaust slight blow / play in off side steering rack

Pass 23 May 2006 106,750 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r/ wheel slightly binding

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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T857 BVP is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T857 BVP, 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 T857 BVP registered?

T857 BVP is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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