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R650 DNK

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

240,602 mi
Last recorded240,602 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 DNK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2017 240,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front hose twisted??

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion o/s and n/s (6.1.A.1)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

washers poor

Pass 14 Oct 2016 232,071 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 232,057 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front door hinge pins worn

Fail 6 Oct 2016 232,030 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front door hinge pins worn

Pass 10 Nov 2015 225,966 miles

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

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

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

rear crossmember holed and corroded at both ends

Fail 10 Nov 2015 225,966 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear crossmember holed and corroded at both ends

Fail 13 Oct 2015 225,964 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear crossmember (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 224,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 221,551 miles

rear number plate lamps deteriorating.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 221,551 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear number plate lamps deteriorating.

Pass 13 Oct 2012 215,809 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 215,778 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 212,242 miles

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

front pads rusty in cradles

n.s. no. plate lamp slightly dim

n.s.f. flasher lamp lense broken slightly

n.s.r. door lower catch starting to sieze

o.s.f. inner disc cwept area corroded

o.s.wiper arm pivoy corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2011 212,242 miles

front pads rusty in cradles

n.s. no. plate lamp slightly dim

n.s.f. flasher lamp lense broken slightly

n.s.r. door lower catch starting to sieze

o.s.f. inner disc cwept area corroded

o.s.wiper arm pivoy corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 209,654 miles

drivers seat base torn

n.s.f. flasher lamp cracked

o.s. wiper arm pivot worn

slight play in o.s.steering rack end

Fail 7 Oct 2010 209,654 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

drivers seat base torn

n.s.f. flasher lamp cracked

o.s. wiper arm pivot worn

slight play in o.s.steering rack end

Pass 14 Oct 2009 207,039 miles

engine oil seepage rear engine

Pass 9 Oct 2008 203,551 miles

front crossmember surface corrosion

n,s.f. inner wheel arch trim insecure

n.s. one washer jet blocked

n.s.r. lamp not fitted to panel correctly

Fail 25 Oct 2007 200,962 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o.s. wheel arch trim insecure

o.s.wiper arm worn pivot

Pass 25 Oct 2007 200,962 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o.s. wheel arch trim insecure

o.s.wiper arm worn pivot

Pass 6 Oct 2006 199,345 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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R650 DNK is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 R650 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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R650 DNK is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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