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S268 EMV

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,762 mi
Last recorded173,762 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 EMV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2010 173,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 173,762 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 148,987 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r light lense cracked but not showing white light

o/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner sidewall

Fail 22 Jun 2009 148,987 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r light lense cracked but not showing white light

o/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2008 132,711 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 132,711 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 109,323 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 109,323 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S268 EMV is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S268 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 S268 EMV registered?

S268 EMV is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S268 EMV safe to buy?

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