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R567 MFJ

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,766 mi
Last recorded95,766 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR567 MFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,766 miles

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

Front brake disc inner face corroded

N/S headlight pattern poor

O/S wiper blade slightly liney

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 25 Jul 2016 95,766 miles

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

Front brake disc inner face corroded

N/S headlight pattern poor

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S wiper blade slightly liney

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2015 94,982 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,474 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 91,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 89,554 miles

Front brake disc slightly corroded & worn

Front subframe corroding

N/S/F mirror cover damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight play in the steering rack

Fail 6 Aug 2013 89,554 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc slightly corroded & worn

Front subframe corroding

N/S/F mirror cover damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Slight play in the steering rack

Fail 24 Jul 2012 86,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s mirror tapped up

Pass 24 Jul 2012 86,587 miles

n/s mirror tapped up

Pass 18 Jul 2011 82,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jul 2010 79,066 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

N/S/F door mirror glass held in with tape but secure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F wiper blade poor in wipeing

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 79,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

N/S/F brake disc inner face pitted

N/S/F door mirror glass held in with tape but secure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F brake disc inner face corroded

O/S/F wiper blade poor in wipeing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,362 miles

Oil leak

n.s wing mirror backing insecure

Fail 29 Jul 2009 76,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

n.s wing mirror backing insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2008 74,317 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 74,317 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 71,101 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)

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

airbag light is lit n/s mirror glas is taped in

Fail 30 Jul 2007 71,101 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

airbag light is lit n/s mirror glas is taped in

Pass 25 Jul 2006 88,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R567 MFJ is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R567 MFJ, 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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R567 MFJ is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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