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S628 FRR

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,428 mi
Last recorded165,428 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS628 FRR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 165,428 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 158,804 miles

o/s/f rackend has slight play

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2015

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine coolant leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Emissions Not Checked To Exhaust Broken

Exhaust Heavily Corroded

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Rack Arms Slight Play

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

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

Oil Leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 144,516 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded but no gas leaks at the time of test

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside rear side sliding door cannot be opened from outside of the vehicle

Play in steeringrack offside inner joint

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2013

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2012

Middle to rear exhaust clamp loose

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 12 Oct 2012

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Middle to rear exhaust clamp loose

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside front door mirror backing damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2011 123,616 miles

offside front mirror back insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2011 123,615 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front mirror back insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2010 115,940 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 115,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 107,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r brake binding very slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2009 107,155 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r brake binding very slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2008 98,105 miles

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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear n/s foot brake effort low.

Fail 8 Oct 2008 98,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 84,398 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 84,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 76,712 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 76,712 miles

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

exhaust tail pipe missing

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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S628 FRR is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S628 FRR, 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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S628 FRR is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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