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R688 WGX

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,507 mi
Last recorded128,507 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 WGX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2014 128,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rust to front and rear suspension and front calipers

Pass 24 Aug 2009 128,188 miles

Brake pedal soft

Fail 21 Aug 2009 128,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal soft

Pass 16 Aug 2008 122,291 miles

Brake pedal travel

Pass 22 Aug 2007 116,242 miles

Brake pedal travel

Fail 17 Aug 2007 116,175 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Aug 2007 116,050 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 112,833 miles

brake pedal spongy

Pass 2 Aug 2005 111,421 miles

brake pedal spongy

Fail 2 Aug 2005 111,421 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal spongy

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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R688 WGX is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R688 WGX, 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 R688 WGX registered?

R688 WGX is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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