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V221 FET

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

152,082 mi
Last recorded152,082 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV221 FET
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 152,082 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

all brake pipes greased

Fail 8 Jan 2024 152,034 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking pipe to master cylinder marked with white paint (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 137,739 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 137,072 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 134,634 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 133,776 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 129,182 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 121,307 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 112,015 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,974 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 92,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 82,090 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 70,900 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,526 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 48,814 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 40,897 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 36,448 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 32,767 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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V221 FET is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V221 FET, 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 V221 FET registered?

V221 FET is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V221 FET safe to buy?

The MOT history for V221 FET shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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