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R681 CGT

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

198,624 mi
Last recorded198,624 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 CGT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 198,624 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 198,624 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 190,056 miles

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

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

oil leak

slight play in offside of steering rack

very slight damage to nearside rear light

Fail 5 Oct 2015 190,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

oil leak

slight play in offside of steering rack

very slight damage to nearside rear light

Pass 27 Oct 2014 183,127 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear light slightly damaged but ok at test

rear number plate deterioating

Fail 21 Oct 2014 183,023 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear light slightly damaged but ok at test

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 14 Oct 2013 176,970 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 176,970 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 171,013 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 26 Oct 2011 165,926 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 165,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 161,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

visible pattern only on inner edge of offside front tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2010 161,327 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

visible pattern only on inner edge of offside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2009 158,606 miles

slight rusting front front brake pipes

Fail 30 Oct 2009 158,606 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise slight bind front brake

power steering pipe

slight rusting front front brake pipes

Pass 29 Dec 2008 148,057 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 148,051 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 128,827 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 128,595 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 110,160 miles

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

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

advise exhaust tail pipe corroded

advise offside door mirror has slight damage. not effecting view to rear

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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R681 CGT is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R681 CGT, 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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R681 CGT is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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