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T857 LRH

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

244,501 mi
Last recorded244,501 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT857 LRH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 244,501 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at reducer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at reducer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at reducer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at reducer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 May 2018 228,446 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded reducer to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 218,875 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 218,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 212,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in o/s and n/s rack ends

Fail 31 May 2016 212,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to valve at clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in o/s and n/s rack ends

Pass 19 Jan 2015
Fail 8 Jan 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 202,618 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 202,618 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 194,771 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2011 188,289 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2010 180,754 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2010 180,754 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2009 168,758 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 168,758 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

cat noisey

Pass 23 Jul 2008 158,533 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 158,533 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 145,139 miles

cat exhaust box rattles

Pass 17 Jul 2006 132,451 miles

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

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 LRH is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T857 LRH, 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 LRH registered?

T857 LRH is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 August 1999.

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