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S943 SPV

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS943 SPV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 126,339 miles

Drivers side inner rack control arm ball joint slight wear

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 126,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system fouling Gaiter failing on Anti roll bar bracket (2.2.D.2a)

Drivers side inner rack control arm ball joint slight wear

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 122,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 119,204 miles

Coolant leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 119,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 115,923 miles

Exhaust tail pipe rusted

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

O/S/F tyre inner side wall starting to crack/perish

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 115,923 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust tail pipe rusted

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

O/S/F tyre inner side wall starting to crack/perish

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 110,339 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 110,339 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 108,287 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 108,287 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 100,664 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brakes noisey on application

Fail 28 Nov 2009 100,664 miles

rear brakes noisey on application

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Oct 2008 94,267 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 8 Nov 2007 92,036 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 84,620 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 84,620 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front screen is scratched in B zone but not affecting vision

Pass 29 Sep 2005 76,210 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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S943 SPV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S943 SPV, 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 S943 SPV registered?

S943 SPV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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