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V506 YBD

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,714 mi
Last recorded174,714 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV506 YBD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 174,714 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2015 167,213 miles

Both rear coil springs very corroded

Both rear metal inner flitch sections holed and corroded but not affecting vehicle structure

Both rear trailing arm bushes getting week

Nearside rear inner wheel rim is bent

Offside front tyre has outer tread wear and is on 3mm

Fail 7 Sep 2015 167,212 miles

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

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

Both rear coil springs very corroded

Both rear metal inner flitch sections holed and corroded but not affecting vehicle structure

Both rear trailing arm bushes getting week

Nearside rear inner wheel rim is bent

Offside front tyre has outer tread wear and is on 3mm

Pass 16 Sep 2014 165,505 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 165,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 163,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 158,480 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 158,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 153,376 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 153,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 147,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2009 136,243 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 129,882 miles

alternator belt in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2007 117,998 miles

engine oil leak

slight distortion in nearside rear tyre

slight play in offside steering

Pass 4 Oct 2006 104,501 miles

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

engine leaking oil

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2005 88,330 miles

O/S/R tyre worn low †

Fail 8 Oct 2005 88,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/R tyre worn low †

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V506 YBD is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V506 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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V506 YBD is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 October 1999.

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