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R412 VJM

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,578 mi
Last recorded144,578 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2013 144,578 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Ofside front tyre has perished sidewalls

Pass 14 Aug 2013 144,578 miles

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

Ofside front tyre has perished sidewalls

Pass 28 Aug 2012 139,291 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 133,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 127,534 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 122,288 miles

Advise - Both fron Tyres getting on tread on outer edges.

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

advise - Both rear Tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 25 Aug 2009 122,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Advise - Both fron Tyres getting on tread on outer edges.

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise - Both rear Tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 26 Aug 2008 116,741 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 116,697 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 91,261 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 101,897 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 VJM is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R412 VJM, 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 R412 VJM registered?

R412 VJM is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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