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S401 ATM

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,998 mi
Last recorded177,998 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 ATM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 177,998 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 57,929 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 57,923 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2023 171,706 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edge

gear lever broken

speedo class broken

Pass 16 Aug 2022 168,384 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cooling pipe at rear of engine corroded and leaking

Fail 15 Aug 2022 168,381 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cooling pipe at rear of engine corroded and leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2021 166,218 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 166,217 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both lowers (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 162,424 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 162,424 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear foot/h/brake needs attension

Fail 11 Aug 2020 162,444 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint loose in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside sliding door handle damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2019 155,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 150,073 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 150,073 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 146,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 146,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 140,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 140,151 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2014 139,040 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2013 138,144 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Aug 2012 137,057 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 134,449 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 131,958 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 129,719 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 126,811 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 123,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2005
Fail 11 Jul 2005 100,500 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S401 ATM is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S401 ATM, 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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S401 ATM is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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