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R285 DWX

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,288 mi
Last recorded126,288 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 DWX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 126,288 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 126,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 122,170 miles

Cv boots badly cracking

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Fail 15 Sep 2011 122,168 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Cv boots badly cracking

Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components

Pass 3 Sep 2010 115,374 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 115,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 108,023 miles

Front tyres worn to 1.7mm on inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2009 108,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Front tyres worn to 1.7mm on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2008 100,406 miles

Parts of underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas especially some brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2007 92,259 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 92,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 83,178 miles

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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R285 DWX 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 R285 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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R285 DWX is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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