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R481 DJX

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,302 mi
Last recorded218,302 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 DJX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 218,302 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 204,518 miles

borderline play in o/s/f lower balljoint. †o/s outer cv boot pin holes. †slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing. †cracking to various suspension bushes.

both rear tyres cracking in tread. †underbody corroded †exhaust corroded. †corrosion to various brake pipes. †brake hoses perished. †oil leaks.

Fail 26 May 2007 204,518 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

borderline play in o/s/f lower balljoint. †o/s outer cv boot pin holes. †slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing. †cracking to various suspension bushes.

both rear tyres cracking in tread. †underbody corroded †exhaust corroded. †corrosion to various brake pipes. †brake hoses perished. †oil leaks.

Pass 21 Jun 2006 196,341 miles

Perishing and cracking to various steering and suspension bushes †Off isde front and off side rear suspension bushes contaminated by oil and diesel

Surface corrosion to various brake pipes †Front tyres worn badly on inner edges †Slight smear from front wipers †Heavy engine oil leaks †Gearbox wet with oil †Radiator in poor condition †Heavy surface corrosion to front chassis cross member

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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R481 DJX is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R481 DJX, 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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R481 DJX is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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