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V916 FKW

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Multi-colour Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 FKW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

distance recorder illumination not illegible!

offside front & both sides rear tyres perishing!

offside front side window covered & obscuring drivers view!

Fail 19 Aug 2014

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

distance recorder illumination not illegible!

offside front & both sides rear tyres perishing!

offside front side window covered & obscuring drivers view!

Pass 16 Aug 2013

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

Oil leak

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

distance recorder illegible!

offside front side window covered over & obscuring drivers view(DANGEROUS)!

Fail 14 Aug 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

distance recorder illegible!

offside front side window covered over & obscuring drivers view(DANGEROUS)!

Pass 25 May 2012

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

distance recorder illegible!

offside front side window covered over & obscuring drivers view!

Fail 24 May 2012

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

distance recorder illegible!

offside front side window covered over & obscuring drivers view!

Pass 19 May 2011

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

distance recorder illegible!

noises front of engine!

Fail 18 May 2011

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

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

distance recorder illegible!

noises front of engine!

Pass 24 May 2010

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

distance recorder illegible/not illuminated!

Fail 21 May 2010

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

auxillary drive belt deteriorating/fraying!

distance recorder illegible/not illuminated!

Pass 28 May 2009
Pass 28 May 2008 90,328 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 90,328 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 86,672 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 83,139 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 83,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nail in 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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V916 FKW is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Multi-colour with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V916 FKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V916 FKW registered?

V916 FKW is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 October 1999.

Is V916 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V916 FKW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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