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S580 ETM

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,939 mi
Last recorded186,939 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 ETM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 May 2011 186,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

off side mirror damaged

Pass 4 May 2011 186,939 miles

Oil leak

off side mirror damaged

Pass 5 May 2010 168,208 miles

Offside wing mirror damaged but not seriously effecting view to rear

Fail 4 May 2010 168,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

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

Offside wing mirror damaged but not seriously effecting view to rear

Pass 27 Apr 2009

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s mirror cracked but not seriously affecting veiw

Fail 27 Apr 2009

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s mirror cracked but not seriously affecting veiw

Pass 12 Oct 2007
Fail 12 Oct 2007

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 145,689 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 145,686 miles

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

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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S580 ETM is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S580 ETM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S580 ETM registered?

S580 ETM is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S580 ETM safe to buy?

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