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R554 CSF

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,372 mi
Last recorded106,372 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR554 CSF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 106,372 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 105,308 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 150,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 99,642 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 99,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank fixing cradle corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

rear brakes 26% imbalanced

Pass 16 Mar 2006 93,783 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 93,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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R554 CSF is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R554 CSF, 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 R554 CSF registered?

R554 CSF is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R554 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R554 CSF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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