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R147 KPB

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,742 mi
Last recorded187,742 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 KPB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 187,742 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 187,742 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 175,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 169,056 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 169,056 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 158,361 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 158,361 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

spare tyre defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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R147 KPB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R147 KPB, 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 R147 KPB registered?

R147 KPB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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