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R490 FOB

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,982 mi
Last recorded166,982 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 FOB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 166,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre wearing low to no visible tread on inside edge

Fail 16 May 2014 166,982 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre wearing low to no visible tread on inside edge

Fail 21 May 2013 166,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 21 May 2013 166,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 23 Feb 2012 164,163 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Feb 2011 157,161 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 150,011 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play in nearside front and offside front steering arms

Pass 17 Feb 2009 141,693 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 133,851 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Jan 2007 124,373 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2006 117,474 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 117,474 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

n/s/door mirror cover damage & brake master low advise brake check & n/s/f & o/s/f bottom wisbone bushes signs spliting & bad oli leks on engine & middle exhust boxs corroded & o/s/sill damage

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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R490 FOB 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 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 R490 FOB, 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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R490 FOB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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