MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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S297 DWK is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S297 DWK, 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 S297 DWK registered?
S297 DWK is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 February 1999.
Is S297 DWK safe to buy?
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