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S258 TWE

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 TWE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011

imbalance of 22% on both front brakes

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front not the right type on indicator lens fitted

nearside rear sliding door opens from inside only

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre under inflated

slight play in offside front inner wheel to steering rack

strong advise both front brake pads seem to be getting low

strong advise both front driveshaft gaiters perished

Fail 31 Mar 2011

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

imbalance of 22% on both front brakes

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front not the right type on indicator lens fitted

nearside rear sliding door opens from inside only

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre under inflated

slight play in offside front inner wheel to steering rack

strong advise both front brake pads seem to be getting low

strong advise both front driveshaft gaiters perished

Pass 2 Mar 2010 133,252 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 133,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 126,021 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 126,019 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 116,157 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 116,156 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 112,837 miles

nearside front wheel bearing bit noisey

offside front headlight insucure slightly

offside front mirror insucure slightly

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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S258 TWE is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S258 TWE, 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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S258 TWE is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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