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R437 FAP

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,190 mi
Last recorded164,190 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 FAP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 164,190 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 164,183 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 154,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2012 154,397 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2011 148,430 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 148,167 miles

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 18 Nov 2010 141,026 miles

Oil leak

difficult to open nearside front door from outside

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front suspension subframe corroded

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre edges worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2010 141,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

difficult to open nearside front door from outside

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front suspension subframe corroded

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside front tyre edges worn

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 131,587 miles

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

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside door mirror damaged

offside door mirror damaged

offside wiper blade arm loose

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 13 Nov 2009 131,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre perished

offside door mirror damaged

offside wiper blade arm loose

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2008 117,003 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2008 116,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2007 105,368 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on egdes

Fail 22 Sep 2007 105,352 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2006 91,039 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 91,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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R437 FAP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R437 FAP, 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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R437 FAP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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