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V816 ESG

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

42,526 mi
Last recorded42,526 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 ESG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 42,526 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach a ply or cord

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

front anti roll bar modified

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,188 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

fan belt cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2016 35,126 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper /hose joint (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

fan /auxilary belt cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,792 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014

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

nearside and offside front tyres are worn on the inside

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

Fail 8 Apr 2014

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 Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

nearside and offside front tyres are worn on the inside

nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2013

n/s cv boot has small tear but not leaking grease

Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,088 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 23,851 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 23,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,477 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2008 11,152 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 11,152 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 259 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 259 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,999 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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V816 ESG is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 V816 ESG, 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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V816 ESG is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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