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R384 COU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

229,609 mi
Last recorded229,609 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 COU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 229,609 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake light on in dash

Fail 21 Jan 2010 229,492 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake light on in dash

Pass 3 Dec 2008 219,542 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 208,702 miles

all four tyres close on edge

b-box starting to blow

n/s/f flexi-hose split

Fail 3 Nov 2007 208,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four tyres close on edge

b-box starting to blow

headlights have slight movement

n/s/f flexi-hose split

Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,123 miles

advisories on separate sheet

Fail 27 Jun 2006 20,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advisories on separate sheet

Pass 1 Aug 2005 192,265 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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R384 COU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R384 COU, 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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R384 COU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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