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R283 DWX

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,850 mi
Last recorded202,850 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 DWX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 202,850 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 196,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seat worn

Fail 28 Apr 2014 196,782 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seat worn

Pass 2 May 2013 188,242 miles

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

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

wear in both wiper arms o/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder o/s/f c/v jointslavering

Fail 23 Apr 2013 188,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

wear in both wiper arms o/s/r tyre worn on outer shoulder o/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder o/s/f c/v jointslavering

Pass 3 May 2012 180,563 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 172,664 miles

chip in zone b windscreen n/s head light gaurd cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2011 172,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chip in zone b windscreen n/s head light gaurd cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2010 166,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s head light glass cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2010 166,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s head light glass cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2009 159,764 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 152,847 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 142,803 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2006 133,121 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 133,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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R283 DWX is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R283 DWX, 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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R283 DWX is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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