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R479 PRH

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

118,544 mi
Last recorded118,544 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 PRH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 118,544 miles

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

o/s/front brake very slightly dragging

o/s/rear light damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2013 118,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

o/s/rear light damaged

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

o/s/front brake very slightly dragging

Pass 13 Aug 2012 106,629 miles

front brakes both very slightly dragging on

rear lights both poor condition, being previously repaired

Fail 13 Aug 2012 106,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brakes both very slightly dragging on

rear lights both poor condition, being previously repaired

Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,350 miles

front pads and discs badly worn amd require replacing asap, unable to see brakes on mot due to pattern of wheel

o/s/front seatbelt buckle repaired

o/s/rear lamp damaged and repaired by lens tape

Fail 16 Aug 2011 103,348 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

o/s/front seatbelt buckle repaired

o/s/rear lamp damaged and repaired by lens tape

vehicle will require wheel alignment when repairs are carried out

Fail 1 Sep 2010 101,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 101,216 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 98,651 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 98,651 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 96,885 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 96,883 miles

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

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

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

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

N/S/F Tyre Has Nail In It

O/S/F Tyre Has Nail In It

Pass 10 May 2007 90,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 80,921 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 80,590 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R479 PRH is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R479 PRH, 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 R479 PRH registered?

R479 PRH is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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