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S426 XOO

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,734 mi
Last recorded109,734 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 XOO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 109,734 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2022 109,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 99,712 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 96,381 miles

Oil leak ()

play in inner rack joints

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2017 92,701 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

unable to fully see brakes recommend inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2016 88,099 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in inner steering rack joints

unable to fully see brakes recomend inspection

Pass 4 May 2015 83,192 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2015 83,165 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 3 May 2014 77,055 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 77,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,415 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT/NAIL IN TREAD

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake lever becoming worn

offside front tyre perished

Fail 27 Apr 2013 69,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT/NAIL IN TREAD

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake lever becoming worn

offside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Apr 2012 63,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 21 Apr 2012 63,689 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 30 Apr 2011 56,118 miles

N/s rear tyre deteriorated

O/S front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,802 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 50,802 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,775 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 47,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,767 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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S426 XOO is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S426 XOO, 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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S426 XOO is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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