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R423 LAT

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,617 mi
Last recorded114,617 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 LAT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 114,617 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front seatbelt covers missing but all function

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both bumper support area not structural within 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface rust underside

Pass 19 Aug 2024 112,064 miles

All seat belt receiver covers missing but working as intended

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2024 112,063 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r and o/s/r lower (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f wishbones (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2023 109,268 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion various areas and mountings under vehicle

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 108,894 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 107,834 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 106,770 miles

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

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 3 Apr 2018 105,016 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 104,503 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,170 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,002 miles

drivers seat belt reciver outer cover missing

fuel tank mounting corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 99,631 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 97,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 93,882 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 90,033 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 90,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 83,693 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Sep 2008 761,543 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 75,630 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

drivers door insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2007 68,737 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 60,455 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2005 60,252 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R423 LAT is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R423 LAT, 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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R423 LAT is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R423 LAT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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