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V38 HMJ

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

177,700 mi
Last recorded177,700 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 HMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 177,700 miles

Back panel n/s/r corrded outside test area

Oil leaks

Fail 6 Oct 2016 177,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 190,585 miles

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

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 25 Oct 2013 188,485 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 188,485 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 180,738 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 180,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 176,630 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 176,630 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 172,870 miles

n/s/f tyre perished and close to min wear limit

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2010 172,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 164,597 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 155,120 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 155,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

REAR NEAR SIDE TYRE LOW TREAD

Pass 28 Aug 2007 137,895 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 137,895 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 123,809 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 108,042 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 108,041 miles

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)

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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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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