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R522 FOB

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,964 mi
Last recorded240,964 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 FOB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 240,964 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 240,963 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp and offside (1.2.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 240,946 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 234,567 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 234,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 231,044 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 212,221 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 212,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 193,959 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 172,595 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 165,014 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 165,000 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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R522 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 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 R522 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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What year was R522 FOB registered?

R522 FOB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R522 FOB 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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