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V81 FNG

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,723 mi
Last recorded182,723 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 FNG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 182,723 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamps have cracks

Fail 25 Sep 2018 182,721 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlamps have cracks

Pass 25 Jun 2016 177,529 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 161,107 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 160,773 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)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 153,779 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight bind on o/s/f

slight brake pull to n/s

Fail 7 Jul 2014 153,778 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight bind on o/s/f

slight brake pull to n/s

Pass 13 Jul 2013 139,842 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 139,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 130,869 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 121,072 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 119,211 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2010 107,861 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 107,861 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 87,523 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight knock from steering coloum

Pass 9 Jul 2008 68,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear number plate delaminating

slight play in inner rack end

Fail 8 Jul 2008 68,032 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear number plate delaminating

slight play in inner rack end

Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,917 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 49,917 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,163 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 39,163 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V81 FNG is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V81 FNG, 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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V81 FNG is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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