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R370 LWV

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,950 mi
Last recorded169,950 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 LWV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 169,950 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes to compensator corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2013 169,796 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both offside and nearside rear brake pipes from rear brake compensator corroded and on limits

drivers seat belt webbing deteriorated

nearside rear lamp unit interacting slightly and on limits

offside headlamp mountings worn and some play

passenger door mirror backing loose

Pass 18 Oct 2012 162,482 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

tyres on front axle different size to tyres on rear axle

Fail 18 Oct 2012 162,482 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

tyres on front axle different size to tyres on rear axle

Pass 15 Oct 2011 152,443 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer

rear number plate poor

Pass 23 Oct 2010 134,276 miles

rear tyres getting lowish

Fail 16 Oct 2010 133,854 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear tyres getting lowish

Pass 15 Oct 2009 120,409 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 105,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 99,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 94,439 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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R370 LWV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R370 LWV, 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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R370 LWV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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