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R506 DNK

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,523 mi
Last recorded174,523 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR506 DNK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 174,523 miles

o/s rear crossmember corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2014 174,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

o/s rear crossmember corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 166,624 miles

offside rear shock damp

slight visual smoke on startup noted

slight wear to inner steering rack joints

Pass 28 Aug 2012 159,370 miles

front brake pads worn on limit

o/s and n/s front brake disc rusty

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges pass due to tread pattern

Fail 23 Aug 2012 159,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s front brake disc rusty

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges pass due to tread pattern

Pass 27 Jun 2011 150,947 miles

Both front disc,s very rusty

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 150,947 miles

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Both front disc,s very rusty

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 150,331 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 135,591 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 129,751 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 125,989 miles

Some play in O/S steering rack

Fail 29 Mar 2007 125,989 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some play in O/S steering rack

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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R506 DNK 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 66.7%.

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 R506 DNK, 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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What year was R506 DNK registered?

R506 DNK is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R506 DNK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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