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R181 LRB

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,319 mi
Last recorded112,319 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 LRB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 112,319 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres slight wear

Pass 5 Mar 2010 102,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 94,249 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 94,249 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 90,156 miles

damage to o/s/r tyre wall not to chords yet.

damage to rear bumper.

o/s+n/s/f bottom ball joint dust covers split.

o/s/f flexible brake hose slightly twisted.

oil leak.

play in steering rack.

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel.

Fail 10 Mar 2008 90,156 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to o/s/r tyre wall not to chords yet.

damage to rear bumper.

o/s+n/s/f bottom ball joint dust covers split.

o/s/f flexible brake hose slightly twisted.

oil leak.

play in steering rack.

slight damage to o/s/f road wheel.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 69,376 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 67,363 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 67,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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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R181 LRB 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 R181 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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What year was R181 LRB registered?

R181 LRB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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