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R301 JNH

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,692 mi
Last recorded177,692 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 JNH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 177,692 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 174,306 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2017 173,634 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2016 172,478 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 160,956 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

drivers wing mirror outer casing insecure

slight play at o/s inner steering arm ball joint

Fail 7 Jan 2015 160,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

drivers wing mirror outer casing insecure

slight play at o/s inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 3 Jan 2014 154,690 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2014 154,690 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 146,184 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2013 146,184 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 135,212 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 3 Jan 2012 134,827 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 25 Jan 2011 120,807 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 24 Jan 2011 120,803 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Jan 2010 107,493 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 96,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 95,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 95,897 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 88,817 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 88,817 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearingon outer edge

signs of radweld in cooling system. possible overheating

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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R301 JNH 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 R301 JNH, 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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R301 JNH is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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