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V966 HHJ

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,369 mi
Last recorded163,369 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 HHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 163,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 14 Sep 2011 161,619 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 161,619 miles

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

Nearside 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)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 159,808 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 159,624 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Dec 2008 153,625 miles

ADVISE REPLACE REAR NUMBER PLATE ASAP

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT HUB

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE DURING TEST ADVISE CHECK

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 153,625 miles

ADVISE REPLACE REAR NUMBER PLATE ASAP

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT HUB

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

FRONT BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE DURING TEST ADVISE CHECK

Pass 2 Jan 2008 146,005 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 146,000 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 145,994 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 145,812 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

slight damage to nearside rear lamp lense.

slight wear in nearside rear axle bush.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 127,250 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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V966 HHJ is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V966 HHJ, 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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V966 HHJ is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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