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S537 ECD

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

233,615 mi
Last recorded233,615 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 ECD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 233,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 228,883 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 224,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 220,680 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 220,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 211,871 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 207,241 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 190,239 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 177,170 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 158,505 miles

centre exhaust slight leak

front lower wishbones inner bushes starting to crack/wear

front number plate cracked

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

nearside rear tyre tread worn to legal limit on outer edge

offside front tyre tread wearing on inner edge

offside rear panel slight damage

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare tyre needs replacing

steering column slight movement

Pass 30 Nov 2005 135,245 miles

slight play in offside of steering rack

offside rear lower wing panel slight damage

offside rear tyre inner edge worn low(2mm)

offside steering rack gaitor slightly damp but no sign of a leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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S537 ECD is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S537 ECD, 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 S537 ECD registered?

S537 ECD is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S537 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S537 ECD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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