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R382 GOU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 GOU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axel corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2024

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrasion

Pass 20 Apr 2023

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2021

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension corroded

Pass 4 May 2020 155,753 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2019 151,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 144,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 144,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 141,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 139,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 137,648 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 134,623 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 129,089 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 129,088 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 121,930 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 115,272 miles

O/S/F BRAKE,SLIGHT BIND

Pass 10 Mar 2010 107,622 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 101,205 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 94,871 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 89,091 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 89,091 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 109,775 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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R382 GOU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R382 GOU, 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 R382 GOU registered?

R382 GOU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R382 GOU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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