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V605 OUM

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,271 mi
Last recorded188,271 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV605 OUM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 188,271 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily covered with wax oil (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 188,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to down pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded heavily covered with wax oil (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016
Pass 3 Feb 2015

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2014

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 18,963 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 162,124 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 162,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 155,859 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 155,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 148,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 143,107 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 143,107 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 135,135 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system starting to corrode.

near side front tyre has uneven wear.

off side front tyre has uneven wear.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 28 Dec 2007 135,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system starting to corrode.

near side front tyre has uneven wear.

off side front tyre has uneven wear.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 123,919 miles

Oil leak

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Fail 4 Jan 2007 123,919 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Oil leak

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jan 2006 114,238 miles

front brake discs corroded at edges

oil leak

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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V605 OUM is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 V605 OUM, 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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V605 OUM is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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