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S566 JBL

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 JBL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017

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

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

•nearside front indicator lens is damaged - indicator still shows an amber light

Pass 8 Sep 2016

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

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

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

irregular wear at both sides front tyres

nearside front indicator lens is damaged - indicator still shows an amber light

Pass 16 Sep 2015 162,782 miles

both sides front flexible brake hoses are perished

nearside front indicator lens is damaged - indicator still shows an amber light

nearside front lower ball joint is worn not considered to be excessive

Pass 19 Sep 2014 156,166 miles

nearside front flexible brake hose perished

offside front flexible brake hose heavily perished

offside front indicator fading to white

Pass 17 Sep 2013 145,520 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 124,019 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 124,012 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 100,568 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 92,947 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 88,489 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 88,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 83,968 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 76,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 68,547 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 60,878 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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S566 JBL is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S566 JBL, 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 S566 JBL registered?

S566 JBL is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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