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S916 BNU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 BNU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear brakes require early attention

Pass 29 May 2008 193,129 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 193,126 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 176,940 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 176,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 164,229 miles

advise osf wing mirror cracked.(does not effect view to the rear)

Fail 13 May 2006 164,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S916 BNU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S916 BNU, 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 S916 BNU registered?

S916 BNU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S916 BNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S916 BNU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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