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S39 KSS

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

283,968 mi
Last recorded283,968 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 KSS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2008 283,968 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 283,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 272,641 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 272,641 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2005 256,759 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 254,954 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre close to limit

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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S39 KSS is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S39 KSS, 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 S39 KSS registered?

S39 KSS is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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