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R348 PWR

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,451 mi
Last recorded128,451 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 PWR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 128,451 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 123,792 miles

Both head lights loose but secure

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 123,736 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both head lights loose but secure

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 120,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear panel

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Jun 2021 117,549 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front track rod lock nut was loose, have tightened

Fail 5 Mar 2020 114,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front track rod lock nut was loose, have tightened

Pass 17 Jan 2019 107,709 miles

Rear corrosion to rear chassis

oil leak

play inner rack joints (close to excessive)

Fail 17 Jan 2019 107,709 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion to rear chassis

oil leak

play inner rack joints (close to excessive)

Pass 12 Jan 2018 101,533 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyre valves perished

Pass 28 Dec 2016 91,200 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 80,736 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot greasy

n/s/f tyre valve perished

o/s/f seatbelt stalk cover missing

play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Fail 4 Jan 2016 80,736 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/f outer cv boot greasy

n/s/f tyre valve perished

o/s/f seatbelt stalk cover missing

play in o/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 13 Dec 2014 71,239 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

o/s/f seatbelt stalk cover missing

Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,771 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 57,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 45,428 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 32,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear brake binds slightly

reverse lamp bulbs inoperative

Pass 12 Nov 2010 30,791 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,895 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 25,070 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 21,431 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,250 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 12,948 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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R348 PWR is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R348 PWR, 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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R348 PWR is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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