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S205 CWK

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,337 mi
Last recorded189,337 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 CWK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 189,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components coroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 180,518 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 180,518 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 172,714 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 172,559 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 164,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded n/o/s (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumper damage

Pass 13 Mar 2015 158,330 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 139,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 130,485 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 126,790 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 125,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 115,934 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 105,981 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 96,933 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 96,933 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack nearside front tyre side wall scuffed

Fail 20 Apr 2007 87,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 87,460 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 78,344 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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S205 CWK is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S205 CWK, 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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S205 CWK is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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