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R641 JCD

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,481 mi
Last recorded172,481 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 JCD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 172,481 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 172,470 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low

Fail 9 Aug 2011 172,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 156,143 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 156,143 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 148,072 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 148,072 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 138,437 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 131,258 miles

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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R641 JCD is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R641 JCD, 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 R641 JCD registered?

R641 JCD is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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