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S957 ASU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

203,096 mi
Last recorded203,096 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS957 ASU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 203,096 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 201,268 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 200,285 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 200,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 198,491 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 198,491 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 196,622 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 196,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 193,344 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 193,344 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 189,929 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 187,015 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 183,610 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 183,580 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 178,420 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 178,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 174,504 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 171,759 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 171,695 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is stiff in operation (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

radiator excessively deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2008 170,809 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 170,723 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 170,403 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 169,789 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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S957 ASU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S957 ASU, 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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S957 ASU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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