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S659 FTV

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,987 mi
Last recorded113,987 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 FTV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 113,987 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

accelerator peddle sticking

corrosion suspension body and chassis

Pass 17 Nov 2021 113,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring mounting (inside wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 113,975 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring mounting (inside wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,922 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 113,922 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 123,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 113,540 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 113,214 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 113,213 miles

Fuel pipe leaking cylinder 3 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazzards (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 112,734 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 112,730 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 108,176 miles

Front brake flexi hoses slightly cracked

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

oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded serious

Pass 23 Nov 2015 104,364 miles

INJECTOR SPILL PIPES WEEPING FUEL

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE

Pass 20 Nov 2014 100,500 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 100,499 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 96,828 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

slight blue smoke from exhaust

slight rusting of underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2012 94,803 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2012 94,803 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,586 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 84,730 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 79,235 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 73,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 61,937 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 58,095 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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S659 FTV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S659 FTV, 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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S659 FTV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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