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R161 LRB

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

239,231 mi
Last recorded239,231 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 LRB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 239,231 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 234,259 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 217,876 miles

power steering slightly heavy but working

Pass 9 Oct 2010 214,884 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Sep 2010 214,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 206,523 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 206,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 196,016 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 195,178 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 183,200 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 182,991 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 169,658 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 163,717 miles

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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R161 LRB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R161 LRB, 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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R161 LRB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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