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S563 BJK

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,205 mi
Last recorded146,205 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS563 BJK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 146,205 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 146,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 176,112 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2014 176,112 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2013 115,118 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 163,110 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 162,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 153,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010
Fail 20 Apr 2010

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front no. plate damage,rear no.plate is slightly delamninated

slight windscreen damage

Pass 17 Oct 2008 140,570 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 140,570 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil covering power steering hoses

front number plate cracked still readable

nearside front tyre slight cuts outer tyre wall no cords showing

offside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

rear brake valve load sensing rod slightly corrosion

rear number plate slightly discoloured still readable

steering rack ball coupling offside slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2007

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil covering power steering hoses

front number plate cracked still readable

nearside front tyre slight cuts outer tyre wall no cords showing

offside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

rear brake valve load sensing rod slightly corrosion

rear number plate slightly discoloured still readable

steering rack ball coupling offside slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2006
Fail 25 Sep 2006

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness on power steering hose

slight play in steering rack on offside

Pass 5 Oct 2005

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front lower arms visibility poor for checking

chips in windscreen

front number plate cracked

offside inner driveshaft gaiter split

steering rack has slight play offside

wiper blades split

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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S563 BJK is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S563 BJK, 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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S563 BJK is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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