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S492 DGP

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

200,160 mi
Last recorded200,160 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 DGP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 200,160 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 200,158 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 193,258 miles

The NS outer sill has been filled (Not within 30cm of an mounting points)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 192,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

The NS outer sill has been filled (Not within 30cm of an mounting points)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 181,916 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 181,613 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 181,132 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 172,709 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 167,961 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear outer sill has slight damaage

oil leak

slight brake imbalance on rear

Pass 23 Jan 2010 160,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

nearside door mirror casing slightly insecure

nearside rear outer sill has had damage repair but is not holed

Pass 20 Jan 2009 153,058 miles

o/s headlamp temp repair

windscreen poor

Fail 20 Jan 2009 153,058 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s headlamp temp repair

windscreen poor

Pass 2 Jan 2008 134,563 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 134,563 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2007 122,495 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 122,495 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S492 DGP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S492 DGP, 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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S492 DGP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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