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S478 DJK

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,125 mi
Last recorded131,125 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 DJK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 131,125 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 131,108 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 128,253 miles

coil springs corroded

dent in n/s outer sill

front no plate cracked

n/s & o/s front brake hoses perished

n/s outer c/v boot perished

rear exhaust support rubbers perished

slight brake bind o/s front (wheel unladen)

Fail 19 May 2015 128,253 miles

Nearside 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)

coil springs corroded

dent in n/s outer sill

front no plate cracked

n/s & o/s front brake hoses perished

n/s outer c/v boot perished

rear exhaust support rubbers perished

slight brake bind o/s front (wheel unladen)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 126,165 miles

front no plate cracked

rear coil springs corroded

slight play o/s track-rod end and slight play o/s front lower ball joint

Fail 18 Apr 2014 126,165 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front no plate cracked

rear coil springs corroded

slight play o/s track-rod end and slight play o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 9 Apr 2013 124,171 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2013 124,161 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2013 124,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

offside front brake sticking.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 121,392 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 119,105 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Apr 2011 119,105 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 2 Jan 2008 106,872 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Jan 2008 106,871 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jul 2006 94,992 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 94,992 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S478 DJK is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S478 DJK, 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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S478 DJK is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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