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R743 AVW

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

252,490 mi
Last recorded252,490 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR743 AVW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 252,490 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2017 252,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2016 240,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 226,665 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside seat belt latch mechanism cover/guide missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 226,326 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside seat belt latch mechanism cover/guide missing

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2014 213,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 213,735 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 209,207 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 209,207 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 197,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 197,825 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 176,886 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 162,986 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges,close to legal limits.

Front flexible hoses starting to crack.

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall,close to legal limits.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 162,986 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inside edges,close to legal limits.

Front flexible hoses starting to crack.

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall,close to legal limits.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 141,995 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 134,255 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 120,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 110,379 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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R743 AVW is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R743 AVW, 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 R743 AVW registered?

R743 AVW is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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