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R457 LRR

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,420 mi
Last recorded151,420 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 LRR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 151,420 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 151,411 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2011 136,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 136,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 128,378 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 120,220 miles

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 120,220 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 115,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 115,482 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 112,543 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 107,203 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 107,173 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4) DANGEROUS

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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R457 LRR is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel 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 R457 LRR, 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 R457 LRR registered?

R457 LRR is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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