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S274 DWT

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,107 mi
Last recorded92,107 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS274 DWT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,107 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,702 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 75,612 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 91,713 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 98,102 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 98,102 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 69,371 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2005

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside 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.

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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S274 DWT is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S274 DWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S274 DWT registered?

S274 DWT is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S274 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S274 DWT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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