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R782 DCP

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,810 mi
Last recorded232,810 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 DCP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 232,810 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 224,964 miles

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

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 6 Jan 2014 214,620 miles

oil leak

coolant leak

front number plate cracked

slight movement in offside front track rod end

Pass 31 Jan 2013 201,148 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 184,101 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 178,302 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 170,210 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 170,205 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 161,673 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 153,076 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 142,826 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 142,811 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 142,799 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2006 142,724 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R782 DCP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R782 DCP, 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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R782 DCP is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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