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R118 WMV

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,537 mi
Last recorded133,537 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 WMV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 133,537 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

fuel tank mounting is slightly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 127,855 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 127,754 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 122,700 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 115,821 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 110,290 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 104,794 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 97,817 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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R118 WMV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R118 WMV, 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 R118 WMV registered?

R118 WMV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R118 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 WMV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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