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S961 DDM

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,889 mi
Last recorded218,889 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 DDM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 218,889 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside door mirror lens cracked

wheel trims fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2010 218,889 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside door mirror lens cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2009
Fail 31 Jul 2009 20,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2008
Fail 14 Jul 2008

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 420,473 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 420,473 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 160,954 miles

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

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

slight play to offside front steering rack

Fail 5 Jun 2006 160,954 miles

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

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

corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside front steering rack has slight play

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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S961 DDM is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S961 DDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S961 DDM registered?

S961 DDM is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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