MOT Status
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114,617 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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))
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))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle
drivers seat belt reciver outer cover missing
fuel tank mounting corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight oil leak on engine
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
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?
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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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