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V829 RAL

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,779 mi
Last recorded91,779 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV829 RAL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,779 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front antiroll bar bracketts fitted but no sisn off antiroll bar being fitted as standard

o/s door mirror casing broken at corner

Fail 27 Oct 2014 91,779 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front antiroll bar bracketts fitted but no sisn off antiroll bar being fitted as standard

o/s door mirror casing broken at corner

Pass 3 Oct 2011 88,891 miles

Corrosiont to underbody areas, exhaust, suspension components & brake pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil at bottom of engine

Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,718 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 85,644 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 79,005 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Sep 2009 79,005 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 62,580 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front number plate poor

n/s/r tyre wear

Pass 25 Sep 2006 55,332 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 55,250 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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V829 RAL is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V829 RAL, 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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V829 RAL is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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