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V705 WBD

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,356 mi
Last recorded124,356 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV705 WBD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 124,356 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

n/s/f door slight damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2012

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

Oil leak

n/s/f obligatory miror cracked

Fail 9 Feb 2012

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

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f obligatory miror cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2011 155,143 miles

Exhaust rear silencer inadequatly supported

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside and Nearside front brakes binding

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Play in Offside steering rack arm

Steering mechanism stiff/knotchy

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Unable to open Nearside sliding door

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 155,143 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer inadequatly supported

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside and Nearside front brakes binding

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Play in Offside steering rack arm

Steering mechanism stiff/knotchy

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Unable to open Nearside sliding door

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 152,646 miles

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

Offside rear bumper corner insecure

Rear bumper damaged

Temporary exhaust hanger fitted to rear silencer

Pass 21 Aug 2009 139,492 miles

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

all suspension coil springs slightly corroded

nearside aqnd offside outer c/v boots starting to perish

nearside front tyre has a screw in tread

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

oil dampness under engine and gearbox areas

Fail 21 Aug 2009 139,492 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

all suspension coil springs slightly corroded

nearside aqnd offside outer c/v boots starting to perish

nearside front tyre has a screw in tread

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

oil dampness under engine and gearbox areas

Pass 26 Aug 2008 125,107 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 125,102 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 109,788 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 109,761 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 96,974 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 90,718 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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V705 WBD is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V705 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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V705 WBD is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V705 WBD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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