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R233 JRE

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,995 mi
Last recorded213,995 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 JRE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 213,995 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 213,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 204,873 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 201,894 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 197,917 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 192,946 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 192,946 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 186,961 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 186,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R233 JRE is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Silver 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 R233 JRE, 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 R233 JRE registered?

R233 JRE is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R233 JRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 JRE 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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