MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
267,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear number plate in poor condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear number plate in poor condition
Front screen chipped
N/S/F tyre worn on edges
O/S/R tyre worn on outer edges
Screen washers poor
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front screen chipped
N/S/F tyre worn on edges
O/S/R tyre worn on outer edges
Screen washers poor
Battery insecure
Both screen washers poor
Both screen wipers slightly poor
Chipps to front screen x 2
Nail in O/S/R tyre
O/S/F indicator showing slightly white in operation
Uneven wear to N/S/R tyre & slightly out of shape
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Battery insecure
Both screen washers poor
Both screen wipers slightly poor
Chipps to front screen x 2
Nail in O/S/R tyre
O/S/F indicator showing slightly white in operation
Slight exhaust blow at front section to cat
Uneven wear to N/S/R tyre & slightly out of shape
Both screen wipers slightly poor
Exhaust centre section in poor condition
Exhaust in poor condition at cat
O/S head lamp beam pattern slightly poor
O/S/F indicator showing slightly white
Rear brake balance poor
Slight play in N/S/F lower ball joint
Slight play in O/S track rod end
Spare tyre low on pressure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both screen wipers slightly poor
Exhaust centre section in poor condition
Exhaust in poor condition at cat
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
O/S head lamp beam pattern slightly poor
O/S/F indicator showing slightly white
Rear brake balance poor
Slight play in N/S/F lower ball joint
Slight play in O/S track rod end
Spare tyre low on pressure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre found to be flat
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre found to be flat
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
service indicator on
slight play in nearside & offside steering rack
timing belt cover missing
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
service indicator on
slight play in nearside & offside steering rack
timing belt cover missing
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f bottom ball joint lift
steering rack play
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V242 LOM is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 V242 LOM, 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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V242 LOM is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 December 1999.
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