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R747 TSR

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

212,880 mi
Last recorded212,880 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 TSR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 212,880 miles

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

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

rear brake performance low

Fail 16 Nov 2010 212,798 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake performance low

Pass 17 Nov 2009 209,349 miles

foot brake performance poor advise imvestagation

Fail 9 Nov 2009 209,343 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

left vfront tyre punctured

right & left front tyre worn inner & outer edges

Fail 7 Nov 2008 198,922 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake pipes rusty as compensator valve

slight play steering rack o/s/f

Pass 7 Nov 2008 198,922 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake pipes rusty as compensator valve

slight play steering rack o/s/f

Pass 29 Nov 2007 186,109 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play right hand steering rack rod

Fail 20 Nov 2007 186,105 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play right hand steering rack rod

Pass 24 Nov 2006 176,545 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 176,543 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside steering arm slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2005 169,334 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2005 169,049 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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R747 TSR is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R747 TSR, 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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R747 TSR is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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