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R665 MKH

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

208,501 mi
Last recorded208,501 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 MKH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2012 208,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2012 208,501 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2011 208,501 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Battery insecure

Front reg plate cracked

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

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

Offside front tyre perrished.

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight play in offside front inner steering arm.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 205,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber missing but system adequately supported

nearside mirror casing missing

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside windscreen wiper arm worn

Fail 18 Aug 2010 205,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber missing but system adequately supported

nearside mirror casing missing

nearside rear light lens damaged

offside windscreen wiper arm worn

Pass 19 Aug 2009 192,593 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

nearside front door handle stiff

nearside mirror casing missing

Pass 6 Aug 2008 181,125 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 173,250 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 173,250 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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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R665 MKH is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White 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 R665 MKH, 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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R665 MKH is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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