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V638 UOB

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

254,139 mi
Last recorded254,139 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV638 UOB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 254,139 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leaks

front brake discs rusty

spare wheel missing

Pass 4 Feb 2025 253,056 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 251,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 251,693 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 250,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 250,114 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 248,107 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear inner quarter panels corroded outside of prescribed areas

offside front tyre worn and perished on outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2021 245,259 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 245,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 243,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 239,967 miles

offside front pads are low

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2018 236,837 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 232,725 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 227,942 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 222,821 miles

offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2014 218,644 miles

offside door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 213,035 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 206,495 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 206,494 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 200,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 195,614 miles

osr tyre poor sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2009 190,720 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 190,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 185,035 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 185,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2007
Fail 12 Feb 2007

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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V638 UOB is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V638 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V638 UOB registered?

V638 UOB is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V638 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V638 UOB shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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