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S443 CPT

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Green Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,799 mi
Last recorded184,799 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS443 CPT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 184,799 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front and rear registration plates are deterioated

nearside rear parking brake has low effort

offside and nearside front windscreen wipers are not fully clearing the screen

offside body sill is damaged

offside front door mirror casing is insecure

offside front headlight is rusty inside unit

offside sliding door handle is broken

refer to section 2 overleaf

Fail 16 Mar 2010 184,799 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

front and rear registration plates are deterioated

nearside rear parking brake has low effort

offside and nearside front windscreen wipers are not fully clearing the screen

offside body sill is damaged

offside front door mirror casing is insecure

offside sliding door handle is broken

refer to section 2 overleaf

Pass 21 Oct 2008 173,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 164,837 miles

reg plates/air in osr tyre/wiperblades

Fail 27 Sep 2007 164,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

reg plates/air in osr tyre/wiperblades

Pass 28 Sep 2006 152,639 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 152,507 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/ track rod end rubber gaitor split †

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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S443 CPT is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Green with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S443 CPT, 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 S443 CPT registered?

S443 CPT is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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