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V52 HAU

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,188 mi
Last recorded136,188 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 HAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 136,188 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 163,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (2.4.G.2)

front steering rack arms have slight play

oil leak

service brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 3 Oct 2014 160,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 155,395 miles

both rear road springs corroded

n/s/r tyre has anail in it inner tread to inner sider wall 195/70/14 ( unrepairable puncture )

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 7 Oct 2013 155,395 miles

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

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

both rear road springs corroded

n/s/r tyre has anail in it inner tread to inner sider wall 195/70/14 ( unrepairable puncture )

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2012 153,041 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 153,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 150,933 miles

nearside rear light lense damaged

offside side door wont open from outside

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2011 150,933 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear light lense damaged

offside side door wont open from outside

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2010 148,899 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

repair to nearside rear light cluster

Fail 25 Jan 2010 148,894 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

repair to nearside rear light cluster

Pass 3 Feb 2009 140,295 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 131,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 131,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 119,962 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 108,451 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jan 2006 108,451 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Front 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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V52 HAU 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 61.1%.

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 V52 HAU, 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 V52 HAU registered?

V52 HAU is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V52 HAU safe to buy?

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