CarVerify

Free Car Check

V670 GCW

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,253 mi
Last recorded56,253 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV670 GCW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,253 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 47,766 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front bottom ball joint dust covers split

both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

both rear light lenses slightly cracked but not affecting light output

handbrake cable adjuster rod slightly corroded

n/s front indicator slightly discoloured

n/s rear footbrake slightly low effort compared to o/s rear footbrake

n/s rear loading door wont open from outside

no spare wheel fitted

o/s rear brake flexy upper ferrule slightly corroded

rear load valve slightly stiff to operate

slight movement in n/s wing mirror but not insecure

slight roughness in o/s front strut top

slight side play in handbrake lever pivot

Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,473 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 37,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 27,591 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 27,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2006 18,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

spare is flat

Pass 30 Sep 2006 18,307 miles

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

spare is flat

Fail 28 Sep 2005 320 miles

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

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 320 miles

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

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
Full Citroen Dispatch reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V670 GCW is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V670 GCW, 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

How do I check the history of V670 GCW?

You can check the full history of V670 GCW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V670 GCW registered?

V670 GCW is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V670 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V670 GCW shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V670 GCW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V670 GCW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.