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V586 UOB

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV586 UOB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2013

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside front brake disc wearing thin

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

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

Offside front brake disc wearing thin

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2013

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside front brake disc wearing thin

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

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

Offside front brake disc wearing thin

Oil leak

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2012

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack slightly rough on lock to lock check

Fail 18 May 2012

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack slightly rough on lock to lock check

Pass 23 May 2011 152,140 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

different size tyres fitted front to rear

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 19 May 2011 152,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

different size tyres fitted front to rear

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 8 May 2010 146,888 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 146,888 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 May 2009 142,769 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 142,769 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 May 2008 137,093 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2007 131,148 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 123,490 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

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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V586 UOB is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V586 UOB, 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 V586 UOB registered?

V586 UOB is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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