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S916 DSF

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 DSF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010
Fail 22 Feb 2010

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

no mileage showing on digital dash

Pass 20 Feb 2009 166,116 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 166,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 155,050 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 155,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 147,409 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 147,409 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front number plate showing slight cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2006 138,125 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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S916 DSF is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S916 DSF, 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 S916 DSF registered?

S916 DSF is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S916 DSF safe to buy?

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