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V290 EGN

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,265 mi
Last recorded188,265 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 EGN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 188,265 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

offside seat belt clasp

Fail 6 Feb 2012 188,211 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

battery insecure

offside seat belt clasp

Pass 7 Feb 2011 179,091 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f rack end

Fail 3 Dec 2009 173,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 173,122 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 114,644 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 101,819 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 88,963 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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V290 EGN is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V290 EGN, 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 V290 EGN registered?

V290 EGN is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V290 EGN safe to buy?

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