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S383 BHJ

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,272 mi
Last recorded185,272 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS383 BHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 185,272 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 180,542 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OIL LEAK

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

SECURITY OF OFFSIDE MIRROR

Fail 17 Jan 2013 180,536 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

condition of coolant radiator.

condition of offside wing mirror.

offside steering rack end has slight play at inner fixing.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 175,181 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 175,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 159,459 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 159,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 156,672 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

indicator switch tempermental

Pass 9 Jan 2010 143,968 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 130,154 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 130,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 106,339 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 86,778 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 73,199 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 73,199 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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S383 BHJ 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 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 S383 BHJ, 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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S383 BHJ is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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