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265,414 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both o/s and n/s. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sill has corrosion.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle underside has applied protection.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over front wings , various underbody sections and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear outer sills
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour shows blue (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
n/s rear coil spring fouling top mounting
service brake pedal has little reserve travel
various underbody sections heavily undersealed
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s and o/s dipping to right (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour shows blue (4.2.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced over various underbody sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
n/s rear coil spring fouling top mounting
service brake pedal has little reserve travel
various underbody sections heavily undersealed
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer boots split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Dampness at number four injector area.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Tail light secondary bulb inop.
Oil leak engine area ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Dampness at number four injector area.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Tail light secondary bulb inop.
Oil leak engine area ()
Centre exhaust clamp corroded
Engine oil leaks
Offside tie rod worn.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened o/s (2.4.G.1)
Fuel system component leaking at leak off pipes. (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Centre exhaust clamp corroded
Engine oil leaks
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside tie rod worn.
Water leak at engine area.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight fuel leak at injector return pipes
Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
OSR BACKPLATE APPEARS DAMP
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
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R289 BJN is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 R289 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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R289 BJN is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 June 1998.
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