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T948 VUG

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT948 VUG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2020

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2019

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2019

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018
Fail 15 Mar 2018

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 114,213 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 114,213 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,555 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,791 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 101,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 95,456 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 90,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,354 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 82,068 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,020 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,561 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,153 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

off side front tyre cracking on inside wall.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,831 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 27,673 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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T948 VUG is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T948 VUG, 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 T948 VUG registered?

T948 VUG is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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