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R537 MOB

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

171,775 mi
Last recorded171,775 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 MOB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 171,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 171,760 miles

brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2018 171,619 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 171,172 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 169,768 miles

some travel in hand brake

Pass 27 Feb 2014 167,077 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 167,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 156,461 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 156,436 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 155,542 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 152,880 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 149,078 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 144,895 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 142,127 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 135,927 miles

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

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

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

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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R537 MOB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R537 MOB, 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 R537 MOB registered?

R537 MOB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R537 MOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 MOB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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