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S496 CFM

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,158 mi
Last recorded174,158 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 CFM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 174,158 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 167,921 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 149,731 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 149,726 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 134,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

nearside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2006 112,100 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 112,100 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S496 CFM is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S496 CFM, 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 S496 CFM registered?

S496 CFM is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S496 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S496 CFM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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