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R671 EDL

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

293,847 mi
Last recorded293,847 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 EDL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 293,847 miles

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)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 293,847 miles

Fuel pipe leaking bleed of pipes leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 291,486 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2015 291,474 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2013 284,996 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 May 2013 284,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 277,793 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 11 May 2012 277,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 21 May 2011 270,715 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 264,420 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 May 2010 264,420 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 250,832 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 244,831 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 243,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 230,588 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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R671 EDL 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 R671 EDL, 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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R671 EDL is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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