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V493 PKK

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

158,081 mi
Last recorded158,081 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV493 PKK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2017 158,081 miles

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

Central Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened Over Rear Axle (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

4th Digit Of Speedo not Eligable

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 157,652 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 156,577 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 154,684 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 148,881 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 141,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 134,302 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 126,093 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 113,821 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 99,820 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 82,499 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 70,592 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 60,303 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

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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V493 PKK is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V493 PKK, 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 V493 PKK registered?

V493 PKK is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V493 PKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V493 PKK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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