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S274 HEC

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,580 mi
Last recorded165,580 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 165,580 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 159,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured shockers slightly damp (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both /tyres cracking

Rear both shockers slightly damp

exhaust center box slight corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 159,380 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured shockers slightly damp (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both /tyres cracking

Rear both shockers slightly damp

exhaust center box slight corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2015 154,160 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

all coil springs badly corroding

fan belt badly cracking

knocking and play in o/s of rack boarderline

o/s/r axle bush deteriorating

rear shocks damp

rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2015 154,133 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

all coil springs badly corroding

fan belt badly cracking

knocking and play in o/s of rack boarderline

o/s/r axle bush deteriorating

rear shocks damp

rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2015 153,470 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

play in o/s of rack boarderline

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all coil springs badly corroding

brake pedal creaks

fanbelt cracking

n/s/f pad wear sensor wire broken

n/s/r tyre cracking and has a nail in it

o/s/f tyre on limit and worn on outer edge

o/s/r light cluster has been repaired

rear axle pivot bushes splitting from bonding

rear out rigger sections badly holed and corroded boarderline

rear shocks damp

Pass 15 Aug 2014 149,384 miles

all coil springs corroding

clutch bites low and is stiff

front tyres close to limit and worn on edges

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

o/s washer partialy blocked

o/s/r light cluster damaged and has been repaired

play in rack o/s boarderline

play in steering colum top bush

rear tyres cracking

wipers smearing

Fail 15 Aug 2014 149,384 miles

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 Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all coil springs corroding

clutch bites low and is stiff

front tyres close to limit and worn on edges

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

o/s washer partialy blocked

o/s/r light cluster damaged and has been repaired

play in rack o/s boarderline

play in steering colum top bush

rear tyres cracking

wipers smearing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 145,445 miles

all coil springs corroding

both rear shockers damp

both rear tyres cracking and starting to split

fanbelt cracking

headlights slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges and getting low and has cuts on outer wall

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

o/s washer jet misaligned

o/s/f outer cv boot badly cracking

o/s/r crossmember box channel holed and corroded but not structural

o/s/r light cluster damaged and exposing some white light on indicater lens but still mostly orange

unable to assess o/s/f wheel bearing correctly due to tight diff

wipers smearing

Fail 12 Aug 2013 145,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

all coil springs corroding

both rear shockers damp

both rear tyres cracking and starting to split

fanbelt cracking

headlights slightly insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges and getting low and has cuts on outer wall

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

o/s washer jet misaligned

o/s/f outer cv boot badly cracking

o/s/r crossmember box channel holed and corroded but not structural

o/s/r light cluster damaged and exposing some white light on indicater lens but still mostly orange

unable to assess o/s/f wheel bearing correctly due to tight diff

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 141,253 miles

O/S outer cv gator badly cracking

O/S/F tyre badly worn on inside edge

Rear shock absorbers damp

Roof bars fitted

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary repair to O/S/R light cluster

Tow bar fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2011 136,444 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s/f wing and door.

rear coil springs corroded and obscured.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 136,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s/f wing and door.

rear coil springs corroded and obscured.

Pass 10 Aug 2010

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 9 Aug 2010

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 4 Aug 2009 128,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 128,223 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 124,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 120,473 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 120,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm. †n/s/f tyre worn on edges and cracking. †n/s/r tyre worn on edges. †o/s/r tyre worn on edges and cracked

play in steering rack. †ply in n/s bottom ball joint. †front brake discs worn very thin †various oil leaks. †exhaust corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 116,179 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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S274 HEC is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S274 HEC, 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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S274 HEC is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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