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S251 SMS

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,487 mi
Last recorded190,487 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 SMS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 190,487 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 190,480 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 181,835 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 172,153 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 78,012 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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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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