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R149 HBU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,258 mi
Last recorded166,258 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 HBU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 166,258 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Aug 2011 149,495 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN.

Fail 27 Jul 2011 149,344 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 136,804 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jul 2010 136,804 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Aug 2009 121,917 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 121,917 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 104,744 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 89,531 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 73,108 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 73,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 71,189 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 71,174 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R149 HBU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R149 HBU, 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 R149 HBU registered?

R149 HBU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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