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S53 ENU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,292 mi
Last recorded144,292 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS53 ENU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2011 144,292 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 144,292 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010
Fail 12 Aug 2010

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008
Pass 20 Aug 2007 227,657 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 214,703 miles

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

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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S53 ENU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S53 ENU, 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 S53 ENU registered?

S53 ENU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S53 ENU safe to buy?

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