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V685 NGU

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,785 mi
Last recorded132,785 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV685 NGU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 132,785 miles

Play inner steering rack joint(s

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Oct 2015 132,747 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Play inner steering rack joint(s

Pass 28 Oct 2014 124,998 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rearview mirror damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2014 124,998 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rearview mirror damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2013 116,996 miles

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

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Fail 19 Oct 2013 116,809 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 108,167 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to crack on sidewall and tread

Pass 13 Oct 2011 100,794 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 98,830 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 95,236 miles

front brakes are binding slightly.

offside mirror glass is cracked.

rear registration plate is slightly faded.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 90,895 miles

offside door mirror glass is cracked.

rear number plate is faded slightly.

Fail 17 Oct 2008 90,895 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside door mirror glass is cracked.

rear number plate is faded slightly.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 85,620 miles

offside door mirror glass is cracked.

power steering is slightly stiff .

Pass 5 Oct 2006 78,337 miles

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

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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V685 NGU is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V685 NGU, 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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V685 NGU is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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