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R284 BJN

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

227,050 mi
Last recorded227,050 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 BJN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 227,050 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 218,717 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

front tyres 185/70,14 rear tyres 195/70,14

Fail 30 Dec 2008 218,717 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Spare tyre defective

front tyres 185/70,14 rear tyres 195/70,14

Pass 7 Jan 2008 200,960 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 207,634 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 198,638 miles

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

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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R284 BJN is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R284 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 R284 BJN registered?

R284 BJN is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R284 BJN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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