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R351 STS

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,734 mi
Last recorded127,734 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 STS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 127,734 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 127,733 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,217 miles

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

o/s/f steering arm has play

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2016 123,215 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

o/s/f steering arm has play

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 117,007 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 117,005 miles

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 113,057 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 113,055 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 108,718 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 108,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

power steering leak

Pass 14 Jul 2012 104,102 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 104,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2011 98,937 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 93,987 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 93,909 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

both discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 88,798 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 77,621 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 79,978 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight wear in steering rack at offside

Pass 2 Mar 2007 78,018 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 74,535 miles

nerside front CV gaiter leaking grease

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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R351 STS 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 60%.

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 R351 STS, 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 R351 STS registered?

R351 STS is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R351 STS safe to buy?

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