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R195 LTA

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,076 mi
Last recorded159,076 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 LTA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 159,076 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f indercator lens missing

rear silencer tail extention missing

Fail 15 Jan 2015 159,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f indercator lens missing

rear silencer tail extention missing

Pass 22 Mar 2014 15,594 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

exhaust tail pipe rusty

front bumper damaged but secure

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 148,733 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 148,703 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 142,378 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 142,361 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 134,454 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 134,398 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

auxilary drive belt tensioner noisey

Pass 24 Dec 2009 128,225 miles

n/s front cross member been repaired

Fail 5 Nov 2008 124,665 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 124,665 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 121,115 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 10,957 miles

small play in o/s rack end

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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R195 LTA is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R195 LTA, 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 R195 LTA registered?

R195 LTA is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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