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R273 FVV

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

292,910 mi
Last recorded292,910 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 FVV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 292,910 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 292,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 247,954 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 247,048 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

N/S/F headlamp len's, is chipped

N/S/F headlamp unit is a little loose at the top

N/S/F inner c.v boot is insecure

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Top of steering wheel rubber grip, twist's

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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R273 FVV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R273 FVV, 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 R273 FVV registered?

R273 FVV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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