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V701 JNL

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,786 mi
Last recorded97,786 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV701 JNL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,786 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 97,753 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017
Fail 25 Oct 2017

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake cable is corroded ok time of test

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,027 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 88,027 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 74,860 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,452 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 72,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,128 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 68,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 59,230 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 59,230 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2010 52,659 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 52,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,531 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,037 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 34,037 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,546 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,572 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 82,047 miles

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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V701 JNL is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V701 JNL, 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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What year was V701 JNL registered?

V701 JNL is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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