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R156 XKU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,385 mi
Last recorded192,385 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 XKU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 192,385 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 184,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Aug 2011 179,987 miles

front number plate cracked, o/s/f brake disc rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2011 179,987 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front number plate cracked, o/s/f brake disc rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2010 173,462 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2009 170,089 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2008 166,409 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 166,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 162,293 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 158,565 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 152,982 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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R156 XKU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R156 XKU, 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 R156 XKU registered?

R156 XKU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R156 XKU safe to buy?

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