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S801 DWV

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,752 mi
Last recorded131,752 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 DWV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 131,752 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 125,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 122,297 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 109,697 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 109,695 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 98,201 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 87,009 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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S801 DWV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S801 DWV, 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 S801 DWV registered?

S801 DWV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S801 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S801 DWV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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