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S295 HRO

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,636 mi
Last recorded176,636 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 HRO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 176,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 16 Jan 2014 176,630 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jan 2013 171,163 miles

offside sideloading door outer handle broken

Fail 9 Jan 2013 171,124 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing screen

offside sideloading door outer handle broken

rear brakes slightly imbalanced

signs of grease leaked from nearside inner cv gaitor but no signs of split

surface corrosion on front crossmember

Pass 16 Jan 2012 166,889 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 166,841 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 163,477 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 163,474 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 161,640 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 153,980 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 139,603 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 124,802 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 112,666 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 112,666 miles

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

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

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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S295 HRO is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S295 HRO, 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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S295 HRO is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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