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V157 HTR

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

197,610 mi
Last recorded197,610 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 HTR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 197,610 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f seatbelt buckle cover missing

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 27 Feb 2013 197,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f seatbelt buckle cover missing

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 12 Sep 2012 196,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 196,431 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 191,036 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Brake load sensing valve stiff

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs slightly scored and corroded

Front tyres worn smooth to inner edges but not exposing ply or cords

Slight play to both nearside and offside track rod ends

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Unable to check lower steering column universal joint

Pass 15 Apr 2010 189,628 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 189,628 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 181,274 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 181,274 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 151,033 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 139,038 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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V157 HTR is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc 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 V157 HTR, 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 V157 HTR registered?

V157 HTR is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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