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V508 DTF

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,852 mi
Last recorded178,852 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV508 DTF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 178,852 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 178,842 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 160,769 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 160,769 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 140,505 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 140,505 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 126,214 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 126,214 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 107,053 miles

damage to n/s/r bumper

o/s/f flexy brake hose perished

Pass 15 Feb 2006 101,501 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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V508 DTF is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V508 DTF, 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 V508 DTF registered?

V508 DTF is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 December 1999.

Is V508 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V508 DTF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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