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S292 CGC

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS292 CGC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010

1. front windscreen damaged. 2. o/s door mirror cover loose. 3. front grill panel loose.

Fail 14 Jan 2010

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1. front windscreen damaged. 2. o/s door mirror cover loose. 3. front grill panel loose.

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 198,806 miles

Oil leak

windscreen cracked out side swepped area

Fail 10 Oct 2008 198,806 miles

Offside Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

windscreen cracked out side swepped area

Fail 24 Sep 2008 198,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Screen cracked. Damagae to front end of vehicle. Offside side loading door, handle missing. Brake pedal rubber worn. Sills damaged especially nearside rear. Offside rear brake binding. Wheel bolt covers missing except offside rear.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 192,353 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 170,781 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 170,781 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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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S292 CGC is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S292 CGC, 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 S292 CGC registered?

S292 CGC is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S292 CGC safe to buy?

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