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S579 AVE

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 AVE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2010

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009

front disc pads at 40%

offside front cv boot perrishing

play in steering linkage some boarder line pass

Pass 15 Apr 2008

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

offside front cv boot perrishing boarder line pass

play in offside steering rack

Fail 15 Apr 2008

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front cv boot perrishing boarder line pass

play in offside steering rack

Pass 16 Apr 2007

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

disc pads at 40%

nearside wiper poor

offside front tyre worn on edge

play in offside steering rack boarder line pass

Pass 21 Apr 2006

offside tyre worn on inner and outer edge

slight play in offside front steering linkage

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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S579 AVE is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S579 AVE, 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 S579 AVE registered?

S579 AVE is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S579 AVE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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