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S740 EFG

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 EFG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016

Offside Rear light damaged

smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 9 Dec 2015

exhaust silencer been grounded and bracket deformed but still secure

front discs app limit for wear and rusting

o/s rear lamp damaged

o/s seat belt webbing fluffed

red surface rust underside generally

Fail 9 Dec 2015

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim under inflated (4.1.D.1d)

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

exhaust silencer been grounded and bracket deformed but still secure

front discs app limit for wear and rusting

o/s rear lamp damaged

o/s seat belt webbing fluffed

red surface rust underside generally

Fail 15 Oct 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust clamp insecure /rattling

Pass 15 Oct 2014

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust clamp insecure /rattling

Pass 2 Feb 2013

o/s front tread getting low

Pass 21 Jan 2012

front indicators fadeing

front lower ball joint dust boots deteriateing

o/s front c/v boot deteriateing

oikl leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011

front indicators fadeing

Fail 5 Jan 2011

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

front indicators fadeing

Pass 21 Nov 2009 160,001 miles

front indicators faded

n/s front tread app limit

o/s c/v boot perished

o/s front tread on limit for wear

panel damage eveident

Pass 13 Nov 2008 147,737 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 147,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 143,638 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 134,075 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 134,075 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 128,026 miles

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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S740 EFG is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S740 EFG, 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 S740 EFG registered?

S740 EFG is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S740 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S740 EFG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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