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S178 LTR

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 LTR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offsde front door mirror cracked ,but still useable

Fail 25 Feb 2009

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

off side door mirror broken but still can see to rear ok

Pass 8 May 2008

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

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

offside rear side light dull

windscreen wipers not parking properly

Fail 30 Apr 2008

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside rear side light dull

windscreen wipers not parking properly

Pass 31 Jul 2006 133,272 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 133,267 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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S178 LTR is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S178 LTR, 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 S178 LTR registered?

S178 LTR is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 October 1998.

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