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V205 DPB

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,207 mi
Last recorded121,207 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 DPB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 121,207 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 28 May 2010 104,500 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 104,500 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 96,826 miles

nsf disc slightly corroded

nsf head light corroding

oil leak

osf flexe brake pipe slight twisted

play in nsf track rod end

Pass 11 Nov 2008 92,992 miles

Offside load access door handle damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2008 92,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside load access door handle damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2007 86,091 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake hose slightly perished

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

Fail 21 Mar 2006 75,166 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 75,166 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2005 64,749 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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V205 DPB is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V205 DPB, 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 V205 DPB registered?

V205 DPB is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V205 DPB safe to buy?

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