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R455 CSF

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,767 mi
Last recorded168,767 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 CSF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 168,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Steering rack has very slight oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 165,079 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 15,974 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)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 151,734 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 140,715 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 131,255 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 121,829 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 121,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 113,732 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 106,956 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 98,293 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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R455 CSF is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R455 CSF, 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 R455 CSF registered?

R455 CSF is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R455 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 CSF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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