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V357 MAV

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

206,350 mi
Last recorded206,350 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV357 MAV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 206,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread edges of plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/14 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose connection to caliper seriously distorted

Fail 27 Feb 2021 206,335 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread edges of plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/14 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose connection to caliper seriously distorted

Pass 29 Feb 2020 202,125 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation 33% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 194,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

only one washer jet working and its on the nearside

Fail 23 Feb 2019 194,706 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

only one washer jet working and its on the nearside

Pass 23 Feb 2018 190,363 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 190,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 178,128 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 178,128 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 169,666 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 164,506 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 158,684 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 152,974 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 147,022 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 142,400 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 142,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 135,791 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 135,791 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 127,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 127,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V357 MAV is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V357 MAV, 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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V357 MAV is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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