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R573 BDM

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,036 mi
Last recorded122,036 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 BDM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 122,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre heavily deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Wiper smearing windscreen slightly.

Fail 19 Mar 2018 122,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre heavily deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Wiper smearing windscreen slightly.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 122,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Buckle plastic damaged (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 122,036 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means Temporary fuel cap fitted (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Buckle plastic damaged (5.2.2a)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 118,368 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 118,356 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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 Jan 2015 115,300 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 110,631 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 105,517 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 100,582 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,096 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 96,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 96,030 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 93,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,770 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 84,573 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 76,487 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 74,484 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 74,425 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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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R573 BDM 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 68.4%.

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 R573 BDM, 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 R573 BDM registered?

R573 BDM is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R573 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R573 BDM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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