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R378 ENO

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,661 mi
Last recorded138,661 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 ENO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 138,661 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 138,304 miles

Expansion bottle cap leaking.

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 138,304 miles

Expansion bottle cap leaking.

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 131,605 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 131,605 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 121,706 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 121,487 miles

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

rear exhaust box rubber mounting missing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 115,479 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 115,469 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 107,637 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 107,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

slight play handbrake ratchet

Pass 27 Jul 2007 100,172 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 92,690 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 85,873 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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R378 ENO is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R378 ENO, 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 R378 ENO registered?

R378 ENO is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R378 ENO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R378 ENO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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