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R174 JGU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,313 mi
Last recorded158,313 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 JGU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 158,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 154,414 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

large oil leak from gearbox area requires attention

n/s door mirror cover loose

n/s/f tyre inner and outer edge wear

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking

o/s/r side door outer handle missing

signs of leakage n/s cv boot

Pass 29 May 2009 135,035 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 116,632 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 116,632 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 95,528 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 95,443 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 84,717 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 84,698 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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R174 JGU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R174 JGU, 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 R174 JGU registered?

R174 JGU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R174 JGU safe to buy?

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