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S979 CHT

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,752 mi
Last recorded189,752 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 CHT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 189,752 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 189,750 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 170,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear light units broken

nearside headlight chipped

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside headlight cracked

offside sliding door handle broken

oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2006 170,622 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear light units broken

nearside headlight chipped

nearside rear tyre slightly perisehd

offside headlight cracked

offside sliding door handle broken

oil leak

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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S979 CHT is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S979 CHT, 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 S979 CHT registered?

S979 CHT is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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