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R434 ORC

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,575 mi
Last recorded207,575 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 ORC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 207,575 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 201,042 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 189,536 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 189,529 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 182,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 174,354 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 174,354 miles

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 162,561 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 150,936 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jun 2005 14,457 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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R434 ORC is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R434 ORC, 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 R434 ORC registered?

R434 ORC is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R434 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R434 ORC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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