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R238 KPB

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

176,292 mi
Last recorded176,292 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 KPB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 176,292 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 176,892 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

driver's seat belt locking device cover missing

exhaust baffles loose

front number plate damaged

front pads appear low

no spare wheel in carrier

offside rear wing damaged

Pass 28 May 2010 174,012 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 174,012 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside handbrake reading low

offside rear wing damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2009 170,320 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 170,320 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 164,673 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 164,673 miles

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 157,068 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 May 2006 152,061 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2006 152,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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R238 KPB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R238 KPB, 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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R238 KPB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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