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R618 DNK

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,952 mi
Last recorded198,952 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 DNK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 198,952 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

N/S/R bumperette missing

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 198,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

N/S/R bumperette missing

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 184,635 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

osf brake sensor wire loose but not dangerous

Fail 9 Sep 2013 184,623 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

osf brake sensor wire loose but not dangerous

Pass 14 Sep 2012 179,679 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 179,670 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 173,822 miles

Both front brakes have slight bind

N/S/F tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2011 173,822 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both front brakes have slight bind

N/S/F tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 168,231 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 168,221 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 162,348 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 155,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 146,334 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 138,447 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 138,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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R618 DNK is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R618 DNK, 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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R618 DNK is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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