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V703 EFB

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,440 mi
Last recorded68,440 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV703 EFB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,440 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad worn through on edge

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 68,416 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn through on edge

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 65,050 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber wearing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

severe engine oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2013 65,031 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

brake pedal rubber wearing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

severe engine oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 60,132 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion to OSR Not Affecting Body Strength

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2012 60,132 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Coolant leak

Corrosion to OSR Not Affecting Body Strength

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,105 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 46,176 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,652 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 36,436 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 34,317 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,122 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 24,102 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 24,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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V703 EFB is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc 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 V703 EFB, 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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V703 EFB is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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