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S254 EMV

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,553 mi
Last recorded198,553 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 EMV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 198,553 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 198,422 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Cargo door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Cargo door (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak X 2 (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 190,624 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 190,624 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 184,742 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 176,419 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 176,372 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 169,247 miles

middle exhaust box slighly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011
Fail 6 Sep 2011

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010
Pass 14 Jul 2009

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008
Fail 20 Aug 2008

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 137,106 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006
Fail 8 Aug 2006

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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S254 EMV is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S254 EMV, 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 S254 EMV registered?

S254 EMV is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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