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R198 LOD

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

185,651 mi
Last recorded185,651 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 LOD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 185,651 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 185,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 182,982 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 180,560 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 177,218 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 173,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 169,770 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 165,895 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 161,995 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 157,760 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 157,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front cross member getting rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2011 155,896 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/rear lens damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2011 155,896 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/rear lens damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2010 151,097 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 151,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 144,368 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight wear in steering rack.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 144,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 20 Sep 2008 137,046 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Sep 2008 137,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2007 126,797 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 116,587 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 103,749 miles

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

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

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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R198 LOD is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 134,170 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 R198 LOD, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R198 LOD registered?

R198 LOD is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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