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R275 JRN

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,506 mi
Last recorded104,506 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 JRN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 104,506 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 103,382 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 101,843 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 98,841 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 95,321 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 91,600 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 87,837 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,646 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 83,646 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,755 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 75,468 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 75,468 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,667 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 65,233 miles

osf brake is grabing slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,793 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,157 miles

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

offside rear upper side marker inoprative

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,672 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,742 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 55,742 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,627 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,877 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight cracking on side walls.

Fail 27 Feb 2009 49,875 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s and o/s rear tyres have slight cracking on side walls.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 47,634 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,058 miles

brakes +suspension areas very rusty

coil springs rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2007 43,058 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake+ suspension areas very rusty

coil springs rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2006 41,253 miles

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

cracks in off/side rear tyre wall

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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R275 JRN is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R275 JRN, 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 R275 JRN registered?

R275 JRN is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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