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V731 GTC

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,496 mi
Last recorded149,496 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV731 GTC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 149,496 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing at outer edge.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 149,479 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing at outer edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 144,894 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 144,685 miles

Nearside 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 139,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear static brake pipes have advanced corrosion

power steering pipes not securely mounted

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

temporary repair to offside tail lamp

Fail 28 Sep 2010 139,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear static brake pipes have advanced corrosion

power steering pipes not securely mounted

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

temporary repair to offside tail lamp

Pass 29 Oct 2008 131,078 miles

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

Fail 29 Oct 2008 131,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENSE CRACKED

Pass 29 Oct 2007 125,538 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 125,538 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 115,352 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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V731 GTC is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V731 GTC, 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 V731 GTC registered?

V731 GTC is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 December 1999.

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