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S485 EGP

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,137 mi
Last recorded14,137 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 EGP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 14,137 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 102,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 102,442 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 100,780 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 100,780 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 98,248 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2011 95,037 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 94,976 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 90,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 87,835 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 87,827 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 87,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers split

Fail 18 Dec 2007 87,291 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers split

Pass 20 Dec 2006 77,703 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 65,975 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 65,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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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S485 EGP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S485 EGP, 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 S485 EGP registered?

S485 EGP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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