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S453 CVE

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,721 mi
Last recorded34,721 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS453 CVE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 34,721 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror has been repaired with ties

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

Offside Front seat belt worn

Offside Front wheel arch has corrosion

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all rear brake pipes have corrosion /have been grease areas

corrosion to floor /chassis

exhaust rubbers have cracks

front brake pipes have corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f

front wipers

n/s/r wheel arch has corrosion

o/s/f seat worn

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r

rear cross member has corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2016 34,721 miles

corrosion to floor /chassis

exhaust rubbers have cracks

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

Nearside Front door mirror has been repaired with ties

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

Offside Front seat belt worn

Offside Front wheel arch has corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

all rear brake pipes have corrosion /have been grease areas

front brake pipes have corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f

front wipers

n/s/r wheel arch has corrosion

o/s/f seat worn

rear brake hose ferrules have corrosion o/s/r & n/s/r

rear cross member has corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2015 33,940 miles

Nearside Front door mirror slightly damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer and inner walls

front and rear brake pipes greased cannot check for corrosion

n/s o/s rear coil springs corroded

n/s/o/s rear cross member next to tow bar heavy corroson

Pass 15 Dec 2014 32,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes greaset can not check

Fail 12 Dec 2014 32,941 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes greaset can not check

Pass 12 Dec 2013 31,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 30,404 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 30,368 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 29,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 28,079 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 28,079 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 26,537 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 19,552 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 9,687 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 75 miles

speedo & o/s track rod end replaced

Pass 12 Jan 2006 44,410 miles

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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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S453 CVE is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S453 CVE, 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 S453 CVE registered?

S453 CVE is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S453 CVE safe to buy?

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