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R159 FBH

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,831 mi
Last recorded129,831 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 FBH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 129,831 miles

both front lower suspension arm balljiont covers are split

exhaust getting rusty around the inlet on rear silencer

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

o/s sliding door handle broken

serious accident damage to n/s door & sill

Fail 29 Mar 2007 122,879 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 122,879 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 113,010 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 113,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R159 FBH is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R159 FBH, 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 R159 FBH registered?

R159 FBH is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R159 FBH safe to buy?

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