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R56 EVG

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

251,563 mi
Last recorded251,563 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 EVG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 251,563 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2019 251,485 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 247,728 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 247,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn + dustcover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 246,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover very perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishapen

Oil leak oil leaks ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 246,452 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete brake pedal rubber split (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear tyre slightly mishapen

Oil leak oil leaks ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 244,820 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 243,464 miles

Offside rear panel underside corroding (not in prescribed area)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 243,464 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb replaced (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear panel underside corroding (not in prescribed area)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 240,266 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 21 Sep 2013 203,661 miles

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 11 Jan 2012 233,541 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 232,170 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.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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R56 EVG is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R56 EVG, 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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R56 EVG is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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