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R297 AKU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,555 mi
Last recorded166,555 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 AKU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 166,555 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear axle has been waxoiled

Fail 2 Dec 2019 166,555 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear axle has been waxoiled

Fail 25 Oct 2019 166,311 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR AND LINKS REMOVED . (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle PASSENGER FRONT DOOR WILL NOT OPEN FROM OUTSIDE. (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door NEARSIDE LOADING DOOR APPEARS TO BE PARTIALY OPEN . (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel BRAKE PEDAL SPONGEY. (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OUTER TRACK ROD END WORN OFFSIDE . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door OFFSIDE LOADING DOOR NOT SECURE AT FRONT AND HAS HANDLE MISSING ON OUTSIDE TO OPEN . (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BADLY CORRODED ( HOLE) INNER EDGE. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired PLAY IN WHEEL BEARING NEARSIDE FRONT. (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT PIN LOOSE IN HUB . (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Loading door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed REAR LOADING DOORS HALF OPEN AND CANNOT BE OPENED OR CLOSED SECURE . (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SEVERAL HOSES . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front OIL LEAK ENGINE SUGGEST CHECKED OUT .

Nearside Front NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER ARM LINKAGE BADLY WORN .

Rear SPARE TYRE FLAT.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH NUMBER PLATES POOR. (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 155,092 miles

damage to windscreen and o/s wiper blade is split

heavy corrosion to rear axle,and o/sf top strut mount

power steering pump is moist

slight blow from front of exhaust system

Fail 2 Oct 2018 155,082 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. trailer tyre fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake valve leaking compensator valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to windscreen and o/s wiper blade is split

heavy corrosion to rear axle,and o/sf top strut mount

o/s and n/sf wishbone arms rear bushes are worn

power steering pump is moist

slight blow from front of exhaust system

Pass 29 Jul 2017 146,381 miles

both rear shocks slightly damp

rear n/plate deterated

Pass 30 Jul 2016 139,176 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 133,204 miles

Offside Front inner edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leake

Pass 11 Aug 2014 126,280 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 118,366 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 118,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 113,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 113,101 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 103,675 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 101,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

offside front has slight play in the steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2009 99,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 99,939 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 98,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch feals ruff

slight play in offside front of streeing rack

Fail 4 Oct 2007 98,765 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch feals ruff

slight play in offside front of streeing rack

Pass 15 Sep 2006 96,810 miles

Offside 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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R297 AKU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R297 AKU, 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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R297 AKU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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