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R487 BDX

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 BDX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016
Pass 18 Jun 2015
Fail 18 Jun 2015

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 148,872 miles

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

Nearside sliding door damaged but not affecting operation

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 148,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside sliding door damaged but not affecting operation

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 139,587 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 137,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 134,681 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 130,310 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 130,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 122,726 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 122,726 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 106,531 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 100,420 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 100,324 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 31 May 2006 87,819 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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R487 BDX is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R487 BDX, 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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R487 BDX is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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