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V166 HRO

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,818 mi
Last recorded60,818 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 HRO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,818 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,350 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW ON TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE LOW ON TREAD

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINING NOT FULLY SECURE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE LOW ON TREAD

Oil leak

PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

Fail 30 Oct 2012 54,350 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW ON TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE LOW ON TREAD

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINING NOT FULLY SECURE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE LOW ON TREAD

Oil leak

PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK

Pass 28 Nov 2011 51,686 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Oct 2011 51,393 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2010 46,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 36,328 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 36,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,427 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 33,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY WHEN ROTATING BY HAND

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,550 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT INDICATOR OUTER LENS MISSING

Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,713 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 25,713 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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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V166 HRO is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V166 HRO, 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 V166 HRO registered?

V166 HRO is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 December 1999.

Is V166 HRO safe to buy?

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