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S840 TKW

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,206 mi
Last recorded170,206 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 TKW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 170,206 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 169,333 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 165,434 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 161,339 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 161,339 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2012 157,197 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jun 2011

Battery insecure

front discs wearing thin

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Jun 2011

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

front discs wearing thin

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Feb 2010 139,301 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 5 Feb 2010 139,051 miles

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

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 121,024 miles

advise o/s c/v boot rear shockers

Pass 5 Dec 2007 117,723 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 110,431 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 99,918 miles

from engine

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2005 99,918 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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S840 TKW is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S840 TKW, 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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S840 TKW is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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