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R468 SRB

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

160,168 mi
Last recorded160,168 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 SRB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 160,168 miles

slight oil leaks

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt seeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 7 Mar 2017 148,191 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 147,660 miles

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

Nearside Outer Steering column shaft has slight end float ball end in steering rack (2.1.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 145,597 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 140,313 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 133,896 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2013 133,896 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)

Oil leak

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2012 127,922 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 127,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 120,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front outer c/v boot leaking grease,clip damaged.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 120,696 miles

Offside front outer c/v boot leaking grease,clip damaged.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 113,187 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 113,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 105,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside steering rack gaitor is oil contaminated

Fail 4 Mar 2009 105,012 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside steering rack gaitor is oil contaminated

Pass 28 Feb 2008 95,837 miles

grease deposits around os cv gaitor

Fail 25 Feb 2008 95,837 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

grease deposits around os cv gaitor

offside front washer jet partially blocked

Pass 7 Mar 2007 86,612 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 76,741 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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R468 SRB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R468 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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R468 SRB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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