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R412 DRO

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,238 mi
Last recorded133,238 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 DRO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 133,238 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 133,238 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 125,579 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 125,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 125,060 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 121,282 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 121,274 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 109,869 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 109,861 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 92,442 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,596 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 85,590 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 13 May 2014 84,150 miles

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

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

rear tyres splitting

Pass 21 May 2013 76,887 miles

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Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2013 76,861 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 74,129 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 May 2012 74,129 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2011 70,471 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 67,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 64,160 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 64,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 61,353 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 61,353 miles

Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 57,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 53,319 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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R412 DRO is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R412 DRO, 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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R412 DRO is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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