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R39 DGN

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,121 mi
Last recorded94,121 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 DGN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 94,121 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Exhaust system and tail pipe corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside of crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 92,695 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear crossmember holed

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 May 2023 90,883 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 May 2023 90,883 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 29 Apr 2022 89,923 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 87,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 82,989 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,173 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear cross member corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,922 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 77,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,999 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,013 miles

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,089 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge,and tread on 2-3mm

n/s/r wheel rim buckled

slight movement in o/s steering rack inner joint

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 72,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 14 Mar 2011 71,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 69,748 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 69,748 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 68,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,116 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2007 61,339 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 61,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 55,177 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 55,177 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

check front brake pads

spare tyre defective

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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R39 DGN is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R39 DGN, 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 R39 DGN registered?

R39 DGN is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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