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V197 FDX

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,322 mi
Last recorded102,322 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 FDX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 102,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 92,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 85,945 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 76,157 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 76,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 65,857 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 65,857 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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V197 FDX is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V197 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 V197 FDX registered?

V197 FDX is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V197 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V197 FDX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V197 FDX have outstanding finance?

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