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R224 URV

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

223,575 mi
Last recorded223,575 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 URV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 223,575 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 219,987 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 217,524 miles

as per 711354496101

Fail 13 Jul 2006 217,524 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

both front lower balljoint gaitors split open! †play in rack offside! †rear brake application uneven!

rear of engine/gearbox/subframe covered in oil! †p.a.s. pump weeping! †nearside front of sill damaged! †front discs poor condition! †

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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R224 URV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R224 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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R224 URV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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