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R213 URV

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,974 mi
Last recorded127,974 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 127,974 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 121,203 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 121,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

nearside mirror poor

offside rear lamp damaged

rubber boot split on offside lower swivel

spare tyre flat

windscreen marked

Pass 2 Mar 2010 109,934 miles

both side rear doors damaged

front brake discs worn

nearside mirror poor

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear lamp cracked

spare tyre flat

Fail 2 Mar 2010 109,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both side rear doors damaged

front brake discs worn

nearside mirror poor

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear lamp cracked

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Feb 2010 109,648 miles

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

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

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

crack in offside rear lamp lens

front brake discs worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Feb 2009 99,985 miles

nearside mirror broken

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.not in main tread area

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2009 99,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge.not in main tread area

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2008 90,786 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 90,786 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 74,711 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush worn

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Jan 2006 62,985 miles

slight play n/s/f track rod 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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R213 URV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R213 URV, 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 R213 URV registered?

R213 URV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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