MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,170 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s door mirror damaged .still usable
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight play o/s inner tie rod end
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steering rack slight play in arms
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S242 SMS is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1998 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 129,599 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 S242 SMS, 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 28 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S242 SMS registered?
S242 SMS is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 September 1998.
Is S242 SMS safe to buy?
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