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R435 LVC

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,398 mi
Last recorded163,398 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 LVC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 163,398 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 163,398 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 153,141 miles

*** FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES ***

*** REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY,(+PERISHING AND CRACKING) ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F = 2.0MM** , O/S/R AND N/S/R = 2.5MM** , O/S/F = 3.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Centre Rear Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 153,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

*** FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES ***

*** REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENLY,(+PERISHING AND CRACKING) ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = N/S/F = 2.0MM** , O/S/R AND N/S/R = 2.5MM** , O/S/F = 3.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Centre Rear Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 147,538 miles

*** FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED / CRACKED ***

*** SLIGHT NOISE FROM O/S/R AND N/S/R HUBS/WHEEL BEARINGS ***

**** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R = 2.0MM** , N/S/R = 3.5MM* , O/S/F & N/S/F = 4.0MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ****

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 147,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

*** FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED / CRACKED ***

*** SLIGHT NOISE FROM O/S/R AND N/S/R HUBS/WHEEL BEARINGS ***

**** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R = 2.0MM** , N/S/R = 3.5MM* , O/S/F & N/S/F = 4.0MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ****

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 140,004 miles

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F & N/S/F = 7.0MM , N/S/R = 6.0MM , ** O/S/R = 3.0MM **

*** WIPER BLADES AND ARMS VERY POOR ***

Fail 15 Apr 2013 140,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F & N/S/F = 7.0MM , N/S/R = 6.0MM , ** O/S/R = 3.0MM **

*** WIPER BLADES AND ARMS VERY POOR ***

Pass 13 Apr 2012 130,764 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 130,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

*** rear brakes imbalanced ***

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 118,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 118,742 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 109,995 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 109,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

*** n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge ***

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 101,924 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 100,194 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 100,194 miles

Engine oil leaks.

N/s headlamp adjuster in poor condition.

N/s wing mirror cracked.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 99,338 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer shoulder worn.

o/s/r tyre worn to between 3 & 4 mm with inner shoulder worn.

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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R435 LVC is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R435 LVC, 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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R435 LVC is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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