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V359 MDM

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV359 MDM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

battery insecure

both front headlamps slightly insecure

both front wipers split

coil springs corroded

flexi ferrules corroded

front discs inner faces

n/s/r tyre sidewall splitting

o/s/r tyre noisey (poss something inside)

rear tyres larger

underbody starting to corrode

Fail 14 May 2012

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

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

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

front discs inner faces

n/s/r tyre sidewall splitting

rear tyres larger

underbody starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre noisey (poss something inside)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

battery insecure

both front headlamps slightly insecure

both front wipers split

coil springs corroded

flexi ferrules corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

both cv boots leaking grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers mirror glass cracked

noise from o/s/r tyre when rotated/spun

o/s/r handbrake cable insecure

slight freeplay in both rack arms

spare wheel missing

Fail 2 Jun 2011

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

both cv boots leaking grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

drivers mirror glass cracked

noise from o/s/r tyre when rotated/spun

o/s/r handbrake cable insecure

slight freeplay in both rack arms

spare wheel missing

Fail 1 Jun 2010

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 137,906 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 137,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 137,877 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 134,279 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 134,279 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front inner wheel arch cover insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2006 126,653 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside load door not closing fully.

Offside load door handle broken.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 126,653 miles

Nearside load door not closing fully.

Offside load door handle broken.

Pass 4 Nov 2006 12,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 119,729 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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V359 MDM 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 V359 MDM, 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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V359 MDM is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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