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S416 EOJ

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,981 mi
Last recorded123,981 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 EOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 123,981 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 116,499 miles

damage to offside outer sill

offside seatbelt buckle casing missing

Fail 23 Jun 2011 116,496 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to offside outer sill

offside seatbelt buckle casing missing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 112,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 98,788 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008
Fail 3 Jul 2008

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 84,468 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 84,463 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2006 105,124 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 105,124 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S416 EOJ is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S416 EOJ, 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 S416 EOJ registered?

S416 EOJ is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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