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S782 AWU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,250 mi
Last recorded144,250 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS782 AWU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 144,250 miles

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

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

binding on o/s front and rear wheels near excessive

front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

o/s front bottom ball joint rubber cover split

o/s rear brake flexy top ferrule heavily corroded

slight movement in both headlamps not insecure

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

slight side to side play in handbrake lever

Fail 17 Nov 2008 144,250 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

binding on o/s front and rear wheels near excessive

front crossmember showing signs of corrosion

o/s front bottom ball joint rubber cover split

o/s rear brake flexy top ferrule heavily corroded

slight movement in both headlamps not insecure

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

slight side to side play in handbrake lever

Pass 16 Nov 2007 140,480 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 140,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 134,985 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 134,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S782 AWU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S782 AWU, 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 S782 AWU registered?

S782 AWU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S782 AWU safe to buy?

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