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S97 CPB

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,289 mi
Last recorded197,289 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 CPB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 197,289 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2012 197,284 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 187,327 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 187,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Both Rear Springs Rusty

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2010 167,254 miles

advice offside mirror cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2010 167,202 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 140,108 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 127,860 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 127,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 113,639 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 102,525 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 90,167 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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S97 CPB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S97 CPB, 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 S97 CPB registered?

S97 CPB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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