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R438 OBV

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,701 mi
Last recorded194,701 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 OBV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 194,701 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

free play n,s wiper arm

Pass 5 May 2012 186,121 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 186,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 171,943 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 171,943 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 158,680 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 158,672 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 147,110 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2009 147,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 130,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside wiper arm wear noted

Pass 10 Mar 2007 121,494 miles

front subframe heavily corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2006 107,868 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside front tyre on limit

oil leak around engine area

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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R438 OBV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R438 OBV, 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 R438 OBV registered?

R438 OBV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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