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V188 FDX

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

190,060 mi
Last recorded190,060 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV188 FDX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 190,060 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 190,060 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 189,843 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 189,833 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2015 188,788 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to see b/pads

Pass 28 Apr 2014 177,293 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 177,093 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 166,970 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012
Pass 16 Apr 2011 160,352 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 145,021 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 145,021 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 148,011 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 131,407 miles

slight side movement on handbrake

Fail 4 Apr 2008 131,058 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

slight side movement on handbrake

Pass 19 Apr 2007 113,822 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 113,813 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

front indicators white

Pass 28 Oct 2005 87,745 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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V188 FDX is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V188 FDX, 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 V188 FDX registered?

V188 FDX is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 October 1999.

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