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R258 JUF

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

207,046 mi
Last recorded207,046 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 JUF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 207,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bottom engine mount perished

Fail 20 Feb 2012 207,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bottom engine mount perished

Pass 5 Feb 2011 189,845 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 173,633 miles

front registration plate damage

n/s/front indicator lens broken but has temp repaire

Fail 11 Feb 2010 173,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front registration plate damage

n/s/front indicator lens broken but has temp repaire

Fail 20 Jan 2009 155,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 155,307 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)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 138,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 138,099 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 115,084 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 104,899 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 104,899 miles

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

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

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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R258 JUF is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R258 JUF, 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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R258 JUF is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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