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R303 WYC

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

211,107 mi
Last recorded211,107 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 WYC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 211,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 210,598 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 209,189 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 209,189 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 207,389 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 204,585 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leaking from engine

Pass 5 Jun 2013 201,050 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2012 198,114 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 194,747 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2011 194,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2010 19,081 miles

engine leaking oil

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 17 May 2010 19,081 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

engine leaking oil

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 11 May 2009 185,592 miles

Oil leak

oil from top to bottom of enginr, could do with a steam clean and sorting

Pass 13 May 2008 182,651 miles

Oil leak

number four injector looks damp

Pass 15 May 2007 178,064 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 178,064 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2006 174,692 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 174,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R303 WYC is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R303 WYC, 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 R303 WYC registered?

R303 WYC is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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