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V484 YBD

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV484 YBD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2019

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection and slight chips on the windscreen

surface rust under the vehicle and on coil springs and on some other components

Pass 22 May 2018 205,781 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reg plate

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

beam benders fitted

Fail 22 May 2018 205,781 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high water in headlamp due to hole (4.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reg plate

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

beam benders fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 199,633 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both patterns (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber

Pass 24 May 2016 192,855 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced beam benders fitted (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 192,855 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced beam benders fitted (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 188,132 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber

ns washer jet

rear tyres

Fail 18 May 2015 188,132 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber

ns washer jet

rear tyres

Pass 19 May 2014 181,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2014 181,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2013 175,111 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eng oil level & low

exhaust rusty & tail pipe

osr brake efficiency lower

rear axle bushes

Fail 22 May 2013 175,060 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eng oil level & low

exhaust rusty & tail pipe

osr brake efficiency lower

rear axle bushes

Pass 24 May 2012 167,864 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 159,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 148,812 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 130,148 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Dec 2008 130,148 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Dec 2007 115,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 115,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 94,866 miles

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

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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V484 YBD 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 60%.

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 V484 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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V484 YBD is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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