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R359 MFG

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 MFG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stone chips in screen

Strong Advise: Corrosion to metal brake pipes,unions and ferrules

Strong Advise: Front brake disc faces heavily corroded

Strong Advise: Front sub frame heavily corroded

Strong Advise: Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and heavy corrosion

Strong advise: Corrosion to both rear outer sections of cross member

Strong advise: Spare wheel carrier heavily corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stone chips in screen

Strong Advise: Corrosion to metal brake pipes,unions and ferrules

Strong Advise: Front brake disc faces heavily corroded

Strong Advise: Front sub frame heavily corroded

Strong Advise: Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and heavy corrosion

Strong advise: Corrosion to both rear outer sections of cross member

Strong advise: Spare wheel carrier heavily corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016

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

rear panel corroded at nearside and offside rear

Fail 2 Dec 2016

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perished

rear panel corroded at nearside and offside rear

Pass 27 Nov 2015

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear panel corroded at nearside and offside

strong advise; both rear tyres cracking/perished

Fail 26 Nov 2015

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside 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 Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

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

rear panel corroded at nearside and offside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

strong advise; both rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked/perished between tread

Pass 28 Nov 2013 754,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 75,401 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 75,401 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,000 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 54,000 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 53,865 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 53,097 miles

As previous test.

Fail 8 Dec 2006 53,096 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R359 MFG is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R359 MFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R359 MFG registered?

R359 MFG is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R359 MFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R359 MFG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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