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S750 DNU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS750 DNU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from flexi to wheel cylinders o/sfrom flexi to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s front seat belt edge is slightly frayed

front seats are not original and should be checked out to make sure they are adequate for use

Fail 2 Oct 2017

Driver's seat insecure additional seat bolts have inadequate washers fitted (6.2.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from flexi to wheel cylinders o/sfrom flexi to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s front seat belt edge is slightly frayed

front seats are not original and should be checked out to make sure they are adequate for use

Fail 12 Sep 2017

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever inappropriately modified (3.1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Passenger's seat insecure seat flanges to floor fixing have provision for two fixings only one has been used and on n/s one flange has nothing (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure seat isfixed to alloy plate pop riveted to base (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from flexi ti wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front seat belt edges very slightly frayed

front seat are not manufacturers fitting should be checked out and confirmed they are fit for purpose

Pass 30 May 2012 234,644 miles

exhaust sligt blow

off side front ball joint play (border line)

Pass 3 Feb 2011
Pass 14 Jan 2010

osf and both rear tyres wearing on edges (stepped tyre)

rear lamps cracked not showing white light

Fail 5 Jan 2010

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osf and both rear tyres wearing on edges (stepped tyre)

rear lamps cracked not showing white light

Pass 20 Dec 2008

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007

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

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

Oil leak

number plate have slight damage

offside rear foot brake effort starting to get low

Fail 21 Dec 2007

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Oil leak

number plate have slight damage

offside rear foot brake effort starting to get low

Pass 23 Sep 2006
Fail 21 Sep 2006

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake balance close to the limit

offside front tyre on the legal limit

offside wiper blade starting to 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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S750 DNU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S750 DNU, 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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S750 DNU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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