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R495 BNM

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,436 mi
Last recorded136,436 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 BNM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 136,436 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 May 2020 135,416 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both wiper arms worn

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70 r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 135,416 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both wiper arms worn

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70 r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 133,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion across under body components

Pass 10 May 2018 132,285 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 May 2018 132,283 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2017 130,728 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wiper arm has slight movement in lower fixing pin

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both Upper (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2017 130,728 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wiper arm has slight movement in lower fixing pin

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both Upper (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 128,597 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 125,423 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2015 125,423 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 122,677 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 118,265 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 118,265 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 114,897 miles

some cracking on offside rear tyrewall

Fail 9 May 2012 114,897 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

some cracking on offside rear tyrewall

Pass 21 Apr 2011 110,940 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 110,940 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 106,381 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 9 Apr 2010 106,381 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 24 Apr 2009 96,954 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 96,943 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,645 miles

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

o/s rear cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,873 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 65,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R495 BNM is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R495 BNM, 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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R495 BNM is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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