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S678 EVC

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,788 mi
Last recorded213,788 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS678 EVC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 213,788 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 193,021 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 193,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006
Fail 5 Sep 2006

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level to minimum

mileage not displayed

Pass 18 Jul 2005 124,452 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 124,452 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S678 EVC is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S678 EVC, 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 S678 EVC registered?

S678 EVC is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S678 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S678 EVC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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