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S232 BJW

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Beige Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,307 mi
Last recorded117,307 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 BJW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 117,307 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 117,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Brake warning light on.

Gearbox bolts loose

Nearside front plastic underwing insecure.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 117,285 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 117,283 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 117,249 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 117,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under arch panels missing.

Blower inoperative.

Pass 8 Dec 2011
Pass 25 Nov 2010 115,810 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 115,805 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 114,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 114,535 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 11,052 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 108,414 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 103,014 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 103,014 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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S232 BJW is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Beige with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S232 BJW, 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 S232 BJW registered?

S232 BJW is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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