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S987 NBW

1999 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,595 mi
Last recorded76,595 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Citroen Dispatch112,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS987 NBW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 76,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 67,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2011 60,001 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 60,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,201 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front plate cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2010 37,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front plate cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2009 36,852 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,415 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,350 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 26,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Jun 2005

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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S987 NBW is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 112,451 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 S987 NBW, 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 27 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S987 NBW registered?

S987 NBW is a 1999 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S987 NBW safe to buy?

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