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V581 KEC

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,428 mi
Last recorded114,428 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 KEC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2017 114,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour broken lense (1.1.A.3e)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner cv boot rubbing on power steering pipe

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,055 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 112,053 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 107,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 100,084 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 99,917 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 93,747 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 93,747 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 92,802 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 92,801 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 91,103 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 91,103 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 88,717 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 81,845 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes worn - slight movement

N/s/r axle front mount bush worn - slight movement

Pass 12 Dec 2007 67,968 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 67,968 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 58,181 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 49,386 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 49,386 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 49,386 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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V581 KEC is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V581 KEC, 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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V581 KEC is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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