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R638 LOD

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

140,394 mi
Last recorded140,394 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 LOD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 140,394 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 140,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 134,336 miles

Front anti roll bar not origionaly fitted to this vehical.

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 134,336 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 128,481 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 123,207 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 123,207 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 117,827 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 117,827 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 106,657 miles

24% imbalance in front brakes

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)

sidewall damage to offside front & rear tyres

Fail 28 Feb 2007 106,657 miles

24% imbalance in front brakes

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

sidewall damage to offside front & rear tyres

Pass 24 Feb 2006 96,224 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 96,224 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R638 LOD is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R638 LOD, 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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R638 LOD is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 January 1998.

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