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S291 BJW

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,709 mi
Last recorded137,709 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS291 BJW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 137,709 miles

battery is insecure.

the o/s front flexi hose is deteriorated.

there is play in the o/s front steering rack end knuckle

Fail 29 Sep 2011 137,709 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

battery is insecure.

the o/s front flexi hose is deteriorated.

there is play in the o/s front steering rack end knuckle

Pass 17 Sep 2010 134,805 miles

battery loose.

front brake pads low.

front brakes binding.

slight interaction on both rear lamps.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 131,472 miles

battery insecure.

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge (border pass).

Pass 20 Jun 2008 123,112 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 122,262 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 122,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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S291 BJW is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S291 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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S291 BJW is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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