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R229 VRB

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,773 mi
Last recorded219,773 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 VRB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 219,773 miles

front brake discs some corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2011 219,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 215,423 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 195,641 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake pipes somew corrosion

mark on windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2009 195,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

brake pipes somew corrosion

mark on windscreen

Pass 8 Jan 2008 174,196 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2008 174,196 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2007 168,208 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2005 149,061 miles

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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R229 VRB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R229 VRB, 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 R229 VRB registered?

R229 VRB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R229 VRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 VRB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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