MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
270,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leaks
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Lower engine mounting loose
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
slight play o/s/f rack
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in off side of steering rack
slight play in parking brake lever/ratchet
unable to asess strength of both rear seat mountings
unable to open nearside rear door
unable to open nearside side door from outside due to handle missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play in off side of steering rack
slight play in parking brake lever/ratchet
unable to asess strength of both rear seat mountings
unable to open nearside rear door
unable to open nearside side door from outside due to handle missing
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S342 CYG is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 S342 CYG, 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 S342 CYG registered?
S342 CYG is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 September 1998.
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