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R516 MBU

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,510 mi
Last recorded122,510 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 MBU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 122,510 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 122,510 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 120,293 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 120,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 117,991 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 113,529 miles

o/s/f/wing undershield damaged fouls driveshaft on locks

Fail 12 Mar 2014 113,522 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

o/s/f/wing undershield damaged fouls driveshaft on locks

Pass 16 May 2013 106,988 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 106,837 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 98,742 miles

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

nearside inner cv clip loose

Pass 12 Apr 2011 93,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside reverse lamp innop

slight movement in offside end of steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2010 92,574 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads show uneven wear

front brakes drag slightly

tyre now in spare worn below legal limit

Fail 12 Apr 2010 92,574 miles

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads show uneven wear

front brakes drag slightly

tyre now in spare worn below legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2009 90,905 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 90,903 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 89,015 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 89,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 86,714 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 86,714 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split at end

some wear in front brake discs and pads

Pass 5 May 2006 83,626 miles

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

cut in offside rear tyre (not to cords)

front tyres wearing off on edges

screw embedded in tread of nearside rear tyre

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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R516 MBU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R516 MBU, 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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R516 MBU is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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