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S683 GKO

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

198,248 mi
Last recorded198,248 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS683 GKO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 198,248 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 198,231 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013
Fail 19 Sep 2013

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2012 176,831 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 167,884 miles

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

NSR tyre has nail in tread area

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 167,884 miles

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

NSR tyre has nail in tread area

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2010 158,478 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Off side & near side mirror backs damaged.

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2010 158,478 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Off side & near side mirror backs damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 148,238 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 137,965 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Off-side door mirror backing slightly damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 137,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Off-side door mirror backing slightly damaged.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 127,091 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 115,286 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 115,286 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 102,365 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 102,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S683 GKO is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White 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 S683 GKO, 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 S683 GKO registered?

S683 GKO is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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