MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brake discs some corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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
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
Non obligatory mirror damaged
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
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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