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S517 EGP

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,138 mi
Last recorded61,138 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 EGP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2007 61,138 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 61,138 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre close to the legal limit

nearside front tyre has nail in

nearside rear tyre has nail in the tread

play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 6 Jan 2006 55,355 miles

as per previous mot

Fail 6 Jan 2006 55,355 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres perished

nearside front brake hose starting to perish

nearside front indicator lens cracked

nearside mirror surround insecure

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

offside front brake hose perished

rear full of tools and ply lined

slight play in offside of steering rack

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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S517 EGP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S517 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 S517 EGP registered?

S517 EGP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S517 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S517 EGP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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