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V473 MEC

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

158,133 mi
Last recorded158,133 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 MEC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2011 158,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

screen marked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Sep 2010

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

rear brakes not tested due to o/s/r tyre flat

Fail 7 Sep 2010

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

rear brakes not tested due to o/s/r tyre flat

Pass 10 Sep 2009
Fail 3 Sep 2009

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008
Fail 1 Sep 2008

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

emmisions not tested cambelt history unknown

rear brake imbalance suggest attention

Pass 6 Dec 2006 99,976 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 99,976 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2005 83,737 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 83,737 miles

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

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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V473 MEC is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 V473 MEC, 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 V473 MEC registered?

V473 MEC is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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