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R245 WYC

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,822 mi
Last recorded88,822 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 WYC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,822 miles

Drivers mirror cracked

Front crossmember corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear arm front bushing worn

Fail 21 Feb 2012 88,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Drivers mirror cracked

Front crossmember corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear arm front bushing worn

Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,353 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 82,512 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 79,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 74,578 miles

ns/f tyre worn very close to 1.6mm os/f tyre worn very close to 1.6mm

os/rear break pipe slightly corrodid

Pass 5 Feb 2007 71,717 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s a o/s rear tyres side walls slight cracking

steering rack slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2006 66,854 miles

Exhaust system light corrosion

Slight wear in steering rack

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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R245 WYC is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R245 WYC, 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 R245 WYC registered?

R245 WYC is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R245 WYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 WYC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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