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S520 VOP

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,144 mi
Last recorded138,144 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 VOP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 138,144 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to check front brake pads

Fail 9 Jun 2010 138,144 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 19 Jun 2009 135,707 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 135,707 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 134,000 miles

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

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

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)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 23 Jun 2008 134,000 miles

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

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)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 23 May 2007 133,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2006 120,878 miles

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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S520 VOP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S520 VOP, 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 S520 VOP registered?

S520 VOP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S520 VOP safe to buy?

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