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S757 DNU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

185,867 mi
Last recorded185,867 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS757 DNU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 185,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

battry clamp loose

rear o/s door handle broken

Fail 8 Mar 2013 185,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

battry clamp loose

rear o/s door handle broken

Pass 3 Feb 2012 170,583 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 170,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 152,876 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 152,876 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 146,178 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 146,178 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 141,313 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 141,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 138,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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S757 DNU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S757 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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What year was S757 DNU registered?

S757 DNU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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