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R254 BJN

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,972 mi
Last recorded116,972 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 BJN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 116,972 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 116,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 28 Oct 2019 116,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 31 Oct 2018 115,010 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit

power steering pipe slight weep

Pass 18 Oct 2017 114,034 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 111,959 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 111,137 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 111,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2014 110,438 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 108,779 miles

Front bottom ball joint gators starting to split

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 108,779 miles

Front bottom ball joint gators starting to split

Pass 16 Oct 2012 106,640 miles

both rear outer tyre walls are perished

Pass 17 Oct 2011 104,079 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 98,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2009 94,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 90,048 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 84,297 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 77,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 72,437 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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R254 BJN is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R254 BJN, 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 R254 BJN registered?

R254 BJN is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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