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V998 FDV

1999 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,425 mi
Last recorded157,425 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV998 FDV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 157,425 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 157,425 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 145,968 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 131,684 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 123,581 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 119,185 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 119,185 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 102,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 102,724 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 94,321 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 94,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 85,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 77,111 miles

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

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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V998 FDV is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in Red 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 V998 FDV, 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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What year was V998 FDV registered?

V998 FDV is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V998 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V998 FDV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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