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S447 VOP

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

236,961 mi
Last recorded236,961 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS447 VOP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 236,961 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 236,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2011 232,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,593 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 202,249 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2009 202,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2007 188,016 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 187,987 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 167,143 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 150,854 miles

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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S447 VOP is a 1998 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 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 S447 VOP, 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 S447 VOP registered?

S447 VOP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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