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V399 JVC

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,422 mi
Last recorded130,422 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV399 JVC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 130,422 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs surface corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing on outer tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 130,422 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs surface corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing on outer tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central silencer rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked on outer sidewall

n/s of rear crossmember excessively corroded

o/s of rear crossmember excessively corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2022 130,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central silencer rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking on outer sidewall & inbetween treads

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracked on outer sidewall

n/s of rear crossmember excessively corroded

o/s of rear crossmember excessively corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2021 137,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside STEERING RACK ROD INNER JIONT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing on treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 136,107 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perished inbetween tread

Nearside Front tyre perished on inner sidewall

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

Offside Front tyre perished inbetween tread

Offside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

front number plate deteriorating

rear exhaust tail pipes excessively corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack rod ball joint

Pass 31 May 2018 135,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

tail pipes excessively corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 135,451 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing on treaded area

exhaust tail pipes missing

o/s wiper blade split at ends

Pass 20 Apr 2016 134,902 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust rear section tail pipes rusty

N/S/F Tyre perished on treaded area

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 134,901 miles

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

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust rear section tail pipes rusty

N/S/F Tyre perished on treaded area

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 134,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2015 134,428 miles

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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 17 Feb 2014 134,266 miles

O/S/F Brake slightly binding

Exhaust centre silencer strap corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs surface pitted on outer faces

N/S/F Sidelight dim

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

One tail pipe missing on exhaust rear section and other pipe rusty

Slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2014 134,266 miles

Exhaust centre silencer strap corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs surface pitted on outer faces

N/S/F Sidelight dim

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

One tail pipe missing on exhaust rear section and other pipe rusty

Slight play in o/s steering rack

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 133,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 133,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 131,667 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 129,357 miles

Exhaust blowing from front section

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S Mirror glass cracked

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2009 129,357 miles

Exhaust blowing from front section

O/S Mirror glass cracked

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Mar 2008
Fail 26 Mar 2008

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 123,628 miles

slight play steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2007 123,628 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight play steering rack

Pass 30 Jan 2006 119,100 miles

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

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

Offside mirror cracked

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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V399 JVC is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V399 JVC, 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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V399 JVC is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 October 1999.

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