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R223 NOB

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,102 mi
Last recorded122,102 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR223 NOB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 122,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Fail 16 May 2013 122,099 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 120,218 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 17 May 2012 120,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

both side sliding doors not opening from outside

center + rear exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

temp repairs to offside mirror

Pass 18 Apr 2011 116,735 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

front/rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2011 116,735 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

front/rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2010 111,175 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 111,134 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 102,906 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 102,906 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 97,189 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 97,189 miles

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 91,548 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 91,548 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 86,240 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 86,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

both rear tyres are in very poor condition

winscreen has stone chips in both zones

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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R223 NOB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R223 NOB, 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 R223 NOB registered?

R223 NOB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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