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S242 SMS

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,170 mi
Last recorded155,170 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS242 SMS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 155,170 miles

o/s door mirror damaged .still usable

Pass 18 May 2012 149,139 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 149,139 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2011 14,330 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 135,331 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 130,962 miles

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

steering rack slight play in arms

Pass 10 Oct 2007 125,224 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 122,269 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 117,485 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 117,485 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for S242 SMS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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