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R424 DRO

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,075 mi
Last recorded106,075 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 DRO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 106,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 101,449 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2010 96,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 91,302 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

chips in windscreen

slight play in offside of steering rack

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 83,941 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 83,932 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2007 74,152 miles

nearside and offside cv boots perished

Pass 9 Mar 2006 67,522 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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R424 DRO is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R424 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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What year was R424 DRO registered?

R424 DRO is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R424 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R424 DRO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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