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R130 URV

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

239,512 mi
Last recorded239,512 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 239,512 miles

all coil springs are corroded

drivers seat belt webbing is damaged

n/s/r tyre worn to legal requirements

o/s/f outer cv gaitor clip to driveshaft insecure

o/s/r brake has a slight brake bind

parking brake travel is long

Fail 8 Feb 2013 239,512 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all coil springs are corroded

both front brake discs outer working surface corroded

drivers seat belt webbing is damaged

n/s/r tyre worn to legal requirements

o/s/f outer cv gaitor clip to driveshaft insecure

o/s/r brake has a slight brake bind

parking brake travel is long

vehicle emits blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 25 Jul 2012 239,150 miles

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

all coil springs are corroded

crack in n/s of windscreen not in drivers view of the road

parking brake travel is long

rear tyres are worn low

Fail 23 Jul 2012 239,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all coil springs are corroded

crack in n/s of windscreen not in drivers view of the road

parking brake travel is long

Pass 14 Feb 2011 235,577 miles

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

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)

both rear service brake has low efforts

front brake discs are worn and brake pads worn low

o/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f seat belt webbing is slightly damaged and frayed

parking brake travel is long

rear springs are corroded

service brake feels slightly spongy

spare wheel tyre flat

Fail 11 Feb 2011 235,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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)

both rear service brake has low efforts

front brake discs are worn and brake pads worn low

o/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f seat belt webbing is slightly damaged and frayed

parking brake travel is long

rear springs are corroded

service brake feels slightly spongy

spare wheel tyre flat

Pass 11 Feb 2010 224,608 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 224,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 221,485 miles

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

front brake discs are worn thin

front brake pads are worn

Fail 26 Feb 2009 221,485 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

front brake discs are worn thin

front brake pads are worn

Pass 3 Mar 2008 197,722 miles

chips in screen

foot brake has long travel

play in steering rack

Fail 19 Feb 2008 197,722 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

chips in screen

foot brake has long travel

play in steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2006 188,849 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 188,849 miles

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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R130 URV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R130 URV, 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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R130 URV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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