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V140 FFT

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,158 mi
Last recorded109,158 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV140 FFT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 109,158 miles

both front brake discs starting to corrode and wear

play in steering rack o/s/f

Fail 16 Aug 2012 109,122 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both front brake discs starting to corrode and wear

play in steering rack o/s/f

Pass 11 Aug 2011 104,585 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs wearing thinn

play in steering rack o/s/f

Fail 10 Aug 2011 104,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs wearing thinn

play in steering rack o/s/f

Pass 23 Aug 2010 100,602 miles

n/s/r slightly binding on

play in steering rack both sides

Pass 25 Aug 2009 94,966 miles

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

play in steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2009 94,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

play in steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2008 89,134 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 89,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 75,622 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 60,908 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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V140 FFT is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V140 FFT, 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 V140 FFT registered?

V140 FFT is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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