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S235 BWU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS235 BWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2014

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2013
Fail 21 Aug 2013

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear brake pipe (by load sensor) corroded, not considered excessive.

Load area boarded, checks made from underside.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever nearing limit of travel.

Short exhaust tail-pipe missing, emissions reading easily obtained & no excessive noise.

Fail 1 Aug 2012

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front to rear brake pipe (by load sensor) corroded, not considered excessive.

Load area boarded, checks made from underside.

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever nearing limit of travel.

Short exhaust tail-pipe missing, emissions reading easily obtained & no excessive noise.

Pass 24 Aug 2011

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

advise front brake discs are corroded

advise front tyres are wearing on inside edges

advise side door handles are broken

Fail 22 Aug 2011

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advise front brake discs are corroded

advise front tyres are wearing on inside edges

advise side door handles are broken

Pass 24 Aug 2010
Pass 20 Jul 2009
Fail 16 Jul 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2008
Pass 13 Jul 2007 131,646 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 131,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 123,587 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 123,587 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S235 BWU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S235 BWU, 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 S235 BWU registered?

S235 BWU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S235 BWU safe to buy?

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