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V442 YBD

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,459 mi
Last recorded144,459 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV442 YBD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 144,459 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 May 2014 144,447 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 May 2013 130,869 miles

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Oil leak

P.A.S Belt noisy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2012 117,747 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s side door handle broken

p.a.s. belt loose

spare wheel carrier loose

windscreen washers need cleaning and adjusting

Fail 18 May 2012 117,747 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s side door handle broken

p.a.s. belt loose

spare wheel carrier loose

windscreen washers need cleaning and adjusting

Pass 30 Apr 2011 110,994 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 110,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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 split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 108,342 miles

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

bumper insecure brake pad warning light wire hanging

Pass 11 Feb 2010 108,342 miles

bumper insecure brake pad warning light wire hanging

Pass 29 Jan 2009 105,049 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 105,048 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 101,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2007 101,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2006 97,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 97,065 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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V442 YBD 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 V442 YBD, 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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What year was V442 YBD registered?

V442 YBD is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V442 YBD safe to buy?

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