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V827 FKU

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

44,027 mi
Last recorded44,027 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV827 FKU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2012 44,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

O/S FRONT DISC SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,779 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 38,779 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 31,004 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked in tread

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 27,557 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Jul 2009 27,545 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,314 miles

offside rear sliding door handle broken

slight play in steering rack nearside

Fail 26 Feb 2008 22,303 miles

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

offside rear sliding door handle broken

Fail 30 Oct 2007 22,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside

Pass 1 Nov 2006 14,889 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 14,647 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.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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V827 FKU is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 V827 FKU, 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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V827 FKU is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 October 1999.

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