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V688 WBD

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

164,808 mi
Last recorded164,808 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV688 WBD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 164,808 miles

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorating

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp mounting damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to front crossmember

low readings from rear service brake but met requirements

Fail 12 Apr 2019 164,808 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front cv boot deteriorating

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp mounting damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to front crossmember

low readings from rear service brake but met requirements

Pass 11 Apr 2018

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid level low

brake warning lamp illuminated

corrosion to front crossmember

uneven wear offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Apr 2018

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive 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 Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid level low

brake warning lamp illuminated

corrosion to front crossmember

uneven wear offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2017 151,667 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

front brake hoses cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2017 151,667 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

front brake hoses cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2016 145,634 miles

both rear Tyre's cracked and perished

oil leak on engine

Fail 3 Feb 2016 145,634 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission not tested (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

both rear Tyre's cracked and perished

oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Sep 2014 137,050 miles

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

both rear tyre's cracked and perished n/s/r wearing on edge

Fail 24 Sep 2014

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

slight brake bind on front brakes

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

both rear tyre's cracked and perished n/s/r wearing on edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight brake on bind n/s/f and o/s/f

Fail 25 Sep 2013

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

slight brake on bind n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 13 Sep 2012 126,260 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked badly close to cord

Fail 12 Sep 2012 126,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracked badly close to cord

Pass 13 Sep 2011 118,684 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 118,684 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 115,250 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 109,908 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Oct 2005 103,278 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 13 Oct 2005 103,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nail in tyre

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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V688 WBD is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V688 WBD, 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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V688 WBD is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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