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V316 MMX

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,611 mi
Last recorded119,611 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV316 MMX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 119,611 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 112,737 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 112,737 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 102,956 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 89,808 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 89,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 72,894 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2006 72,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V316 MMX is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V316 MMX, 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 V316 MMX registered?

V316 MMX is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V316 MMX safe to buy?

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