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R557 MOB

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,698 mi
Last recorded108,698 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 MOB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 108,698 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 108,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 95,766 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 90,587 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 90,583 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,006 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 86,006 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 81,071 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 81,071 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,856 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 70,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 65,830 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2007 60,638 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,538 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 54,538 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R557 MOB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R557 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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R557 MOB is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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