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R697 OKV

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

204,086 mi
Last recorded204,086 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR697 OKV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 204,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 200,573 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 199,052 miles

Offside Rear Cross member is corroded and holed, not structural or within 30cm of any suspension components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 193,375 miles

Both front brake pad warning wires broken

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 188,969 miles

Headlamps both slightly loose

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

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

Offside front brake binding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 188,969 miles

Headlamps both slightly loose

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 185,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 180,117 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 174,276 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 174,276 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 162,406 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 156,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 156,910 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 152,081 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 146,957 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 146,930 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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R697 OKV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R697 OKV, 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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R697 OKV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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