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R442 SRB

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,683 mi
Last recorded163,683 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 SRB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 163,683 miles

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

Oil leak

chip in screen

o/s/f door handle repaired

Fail 23 Mar 2013 163,683 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

chip in screen

o/s/f door handle repaired

Pass 2 Mar 2012 149,023 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

chip in windscreen

crack in o/s rear lioght cluster

front pads close to minimum

interior mirror missing

n/s rear liught cluster insecure

n/s rear wheel slight bind

oil leak

play in n/s front wheel bearing

rear exhaust rubber disconnected

Pass 16 Feb 2011
Fail 2 Feb 2011

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 134,486 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 126,599 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 126,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 125,764 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 111,798 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 102,670 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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R442 SRB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R442 SRB, 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 R442 SRB registered?

R442 SRB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R442 SRB safe to buy?

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