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R427 KCW

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

155,124 mi
Last recorded155,124 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 KCW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 155,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 154,028 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 152,629 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 150,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 148,320 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 148,316 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 145,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 142,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2012 138,817 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 130,130 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 130,237 miles

play in rack arms

Pass 14 Nov 2008

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 121,259 miles

play in rack and both bottom ball joints

Pass 3 May 2006 114,745 miles

movement in offside ball joint

offside rear tyre slight damage on inner side wall

oil leak

screen damaged

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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R427 KCW is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R427 KCW, 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 R427 KCW registered?

R427 KCW is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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