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Heavy corrosion to o/s/f wing
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Spare tyre defective
battery leaking
brakes spongy
coolant light and battery light on dash
drivers seat belt buckle poor
fuel cap seal poor
ignition key broken off in lock
mileage display broken
o/s headlight slightly insecure
o/s mirror poor/temp repair
slight play from o/s/f steering arm
unable to view front brake pads
wipers poor
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
mileage display broken
o/s headlight slightly insecure
o/s mirror poor/temp repair
unable to view front brake pads
wipers poor
slight play from o/s/f steering arm
Heavy corrosion to o/s/f wing
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Spare tyre defective
battery leaking
brakes spongy
coolant light and battery light on dash
drivers seat belt buckle poor
fuel cap seal poor
ignition key broken off in lock
Oil leak
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pedal rubber starting to split
headlamp fixings weak
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
brake pedal rubber starting to split
headlamp fixings weak
N/S/R tyre generally poor condition and nearing legal limit(3mm).
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S281 BMV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S281 BMV, 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 S281 BMV registered?
S281 BMV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 August 1998.
Is S281 BMV safe to buy?
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