MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
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S251 SMS is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S251 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 S251 SMS registered?
S251 SMS is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 October 1998.
Is S251 SMS safe to buy?
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