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V447 EFB

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV447 EFB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017
Fail 28 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubber hose split (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2016
Fail 22 Nov 2016

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 232,566 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 219,070 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 162,853 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 162,561 miles

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)

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 145,653 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 145,653 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 130,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 130,790 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 113,241 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 113,241 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 101,802 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

movement in nearside and offside front steering rack knuckles

Fail 14 Dec 2009 101,802 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

movement in nearside and offside front steering rack knuckles

Pass 17 Dec 2008 94,781 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 89,313 miles

offside front brake pad wear indicator rubbing on wheel & nearside front close to wheel

slight perishing both rear tyres

Pass 7 Dec 2006 86,100 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 82,902 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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V447 EFB is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V447 EFB, 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 V447 EFB registered?

V447 EFB is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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