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V343 FCG

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV343 FCG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014

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

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

accident damage on offside front corner

auxillary belt poor condition and squeaking

drivers door mirror damaged but operation not affected

drivers door pillar damaged and saftey catch faulty but door can still be opened and closed as required

front centre lap seat belt locks and webbing not damaged but buckle plastic covers missing but still operates as required

interior mirror missing

nearside front side repeater lens missing

offsde rear side door handle broken unable to open from outside but not a passenger loading door as no rear seating

offside front blind spot flasher lens missing but still showing correct colour

offside front tyre sidewall poor

rear door catch missing secures wire steel wire via alternative exterior lock plate

Fail 30 Jan 2014 122,548 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

accident damage on offside front corner

auxillary belt poor condition and squeaking

drivers door mirror damaged but operation not affected

drivers door pillar damaged and saftey catch faulty but door can still be opened and closed as required

front centre lap seat belt locks and webbing not damaged but buckle plastic covers missing but still operates as required

interior mirror missing

nearside front side repeater lens missing

offsde rear side door handle broken unable to open from outside but not a passenger loading door as no rear seating

offside front blind spot flasher lens missing but still showing correct colour

offside front tyre sidewall poor

rear door catch missing secures wire steel wire via alternative exterior lock plate

Pass 6 Aug 2012

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

slight movement in nearside steering arm!

Fail 6 Aug 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

slight movement in nearside steering arm!

Pass 3 Aug 2011

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside door mirror glass cracked!

slight movement in both sides of steering rack!

Fail 3 Aug 2011

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside door mirror glass cracked!

slight movement in both sides of steering rack!

Fail 2 Aug 2010

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wipers split

front wipers slight smearing

interior mirror missing

nearside rear tyre poor condition

offside drivers door check strap faulty

offside rear tyre nail in tread+side wall very poor condition

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010

both front wipers split

front wipers slight smearing

interior mirror missing

nearside rear tyre poor condition

offside drivers door check strap faulty

offside rear tyre nail in tread+side wall very poor condition

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009

drivers door check strap not connected

exhaust link pipe clamp at air box loose (reconnected)

interior mirror missing

nearside front door mirror glass cracked not affecting view to rear

nearside rear tyre nail in tread,perishing,and small cut in tread no visible cords

offside front dip beam image poor

offside rear tyre screw in tread ,poor sidewall and starting to perish

unable to gain entry through rear door

Fail 15 Jul 2009

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers door check strap not connected

exhaust link pipe clamp at air box loose (reconnected)

interior mirror missing

nearside front door mirror glass cracked not affecting view to rear

nearside rear tyre nail in tread,perishing,and small cut in tread no visible cords

offside front dip beam image poor

offside rear tyre screw in tread ,poor sidewall and starting to perish

unable to gain entry through rear door

Pass 17 Jul 2008

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both headlamps have slight movement

interior mirror insecure

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside side light dim

offside door latch broken

offside rear tail light dim

rear number plate slightly insecure

slight play in offside steering

Fail 16 Jul 2008

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

both headlamps have slight movement

interior mirror insecure

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside side light dim

offside door latch broken

offside rear tail light dim

rear number plate slightly insecure

slight play in offside steering

Fail 16 Jul 2007 57,170 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 57,170 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 49,621 miles

rear tyre sidewalls worn . advise replacement soon

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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V343 FCG is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V343 FCG, 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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V343 FCG is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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