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V503 HBR

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,876 mi
Last recorded104,876 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 HBR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2018 104,876 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet (3.5 (a))

Seat belt missing Centre (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wire also showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Damage to o/s mirror

Front number plate delaminating

Oil leak on gearbox

Outer c/v joints knocking on full lock

Play in n/s front bottom ball joint

Reversing lights inop

Pass 9 Nov 2017 97,169 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 97,169 miles

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 96,881 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 96,046 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s front tyre weariung on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 94,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 93,349 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 92,499 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 91,252 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 90,482 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 89,882 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 88,482 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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V503 HBR is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V503 HBR, 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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V503 HBR is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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