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V309 HBV

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV309 HBV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015
Pass 24 Apr 2014

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Apr 2013
Fail 16 Apr 2013

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011
Pass 23 Oct 2009
Fail 23 Oct 2009

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 190,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 198,123 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 176,421 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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V309 HBV is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V309 HBV, 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 V309 HBV registered?

V309 HBV is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V309 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V309 HBV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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