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S291 FMV

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,235 mi
Last recorded142,235 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 FMV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2010 142,235 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 136,444 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 127,733 miles

battery insecure

both rear light lenses damaged but no white light to rear

brake fluid getting near min

brake pedal anti slip split

exhaust tail pipe missing

front brake imbalance 18%

front washer jets poor operation

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear brake noisey

nearside rear tyre starting to get low

offside front headlamp insecure on bottom fixing

Fail 21 Jan 2008 127,733 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

battery insecure

both rear light lenses damaged but no white light to rear

brake fluid getting near min

brake pedal anti slip split

exhaust tail pipe missing

front brake imbalance 18%

front washer jets poor operation

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear brake noisey

nearside rear tyre starting to get low

offside front headlamp insecure on bottom fixing

Fail 19 Jan 2007 118,068 miles

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

battery insecure

body damage to nearside front door sill and front bumper

brake pedal rubber split

chip in front windscreen

front number plate cracked

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside front head lamp slight movement

rear brakes uneven braking

slightly oily under engine

Pass 19 Jan 2007 118,068 miles

battery insecure

body damage to nearside front door sill and front bumper

brake pedal rubber split

chip in front windscreen

front number plate cracked

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside front head lamp slight movement

rear brakes uneven braking

slightly oily under engine

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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S291 FMV is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S291 FMV, 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 S291 FMV registered?

S291 FMV is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S291 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S291 FMV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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