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V247 KOS

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,007 mi
Last recorded166,007 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV247 KOS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 166,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2017 152,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded x 2 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 141,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2016 141,892 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 125,921 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2015 125,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 109,730 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 93,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 86,213 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 81,599 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 75,418 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 75,418 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 70,479 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,759 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 54,050 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 45,890 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 45,348 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V247 KOS 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 72.2%.

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 V247 KOS, 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 V247 KOS registered?

V247 KOS is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V247 KOS safe to buy?

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