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R313 BLD

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,705 mi
Last recorded114,705 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 BLD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,705 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 108,522 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 108,444 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 105,363 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 105,363 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 96,293 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 95,302 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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R313 BLD is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R313 BLD, 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 R313 BLD registered?

R313 BLD is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R313 BLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R313 BLD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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