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R494 LTT

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

136,517 mi
Last recorded136,517 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 LTT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 136,517 miles

Coolant leak Core plug ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 13,651 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not in position (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror shroud (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Core plug ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 135,047 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 135,047 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 131,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside mirror casing insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 128,869 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 128,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 128,429 miles

offside steering rack worn

rear registration plate detiorating

Fail 30 Oct 2014 128,402 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside steering rack worn

rear registration plate detiorating

Pass 9 Oct 2013 127,462 miles

Rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2013 127,459 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2012 125,359 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 125,356 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 123,417 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Oct 2010 121,537 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 120,331 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 120,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 112,534 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)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 112,534 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 102,698 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 102,698 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 94,035 miles

N/S side loading door outer handle broken

Slight lift in steering rack o/s outer bush

Throttle cable badly frayed

Fail 1 Feb 2006 94,035 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight lift in o/s steering rack bush

Throttle cable frayed badly

n/s side loadind door outer handle broken

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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R494 LTT is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R494 LTT, 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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R494 LTT is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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