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R149 VKM

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,510 mi
Last recorded118,510 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2014 118,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 118,510 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 116,780 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 116,767 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 115,173 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 114,913 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 114,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2009 10,934 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 108,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 101,072 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 101,072 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 93,768 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

THE STEERING RACK HAS SOME PLAY †FRONT ANTIN ROLL BAR IS MISSING

Pass 11 May 2007 93,768 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

THE STEERING RACK HAS SOME PLAY †FRONT ANTIN ROLL BAR IS MISSING

Pass 11 May 2006 85,109 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 85,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 VKM is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VKM, 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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R149 VKM is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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