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V928 MGW

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Yellow Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

220,452 mi
Last recorded220,452 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV928 MGW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 220,452 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 220,452 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 214,486 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 210,400 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 208,893 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 199,907 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 199,897 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 185,379 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2010 185,375 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2009 179,507 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 177,011 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 160,634 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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V928 MGW is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Yellow with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V928 MGW, 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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V928 MGW is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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