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R53 MRN

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

282,311 mi
Last recorded282,311 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 MRN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 282,311 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

chassis corroded various places

Pass 19 Jul 2018 281,303 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

chassis corroded various places

Fail 19 Jul 2018 281,303 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

chassis corroded various places

Pass 11 Jul 2017 280,240 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 280,240 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 278,709 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/front tyre worn outer edge

o/s/rear tyre 2 mm

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 276,938 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2014 274,051 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,109 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front discs are worn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 267,224 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 267,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 263,970 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 295,387 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 295,387 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 256,452 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 254,358 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 251,014 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 247,544 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 247,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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R53 MRN is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R53 MRN, 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 R53 MRN registered?

R53 MRN is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R53 MRN safe to buy?

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