MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Back panel n/s/r corrded outside test area
Oil leaks
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Back panel n/s/r corrded outside test area
Oil leaks
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
n/s mirror damaged
n/s/r light damaged
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s mirror damaged
n/s/r light damaged
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Spare wheel missing.
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
both side loading outer door handles missing
front anti roll bar not fitted
off side front brake binding slightly
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
both side loading outer door handles missing
front anti roll bar not fitted
off side front brake binding slightly
offside rear tyre perished
oil leaks
side door handle defective
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
improvised exhaust hangers at rear
no spare
offside front tyre wearing close
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
improvised exhaust hangers at rear
no spare
offside front tyre wearing close
oil leaks
side door handle defective
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
engine oily
odd size tyres fitted front/rear
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
engine oily
odd size tyres fitted front/rear
n/s/f tyre perished and close to min wear limit
screw in o/s/r tyre
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
n/s/f tyre perished and close to min wear limit
screw in o/s/r tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
clutch badly worn
slight play offside rack end
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
REAR NEAR SIDE TYRE LOW TREAD
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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V38 HMJ is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 V38 HMJ, 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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V38 HMJ is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 1999.
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