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R794 ECX

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

208,049 mi
Last recorded208,049 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 ECX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 208,049 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2014 208,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 195,427 miles

1.centre exhaust poor corroded and has a slight blow 2.o/s front tyre perrished on walls 3.o/s rear tyre low on tread just on limit 4.front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2012 191,561 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2011

n/s inner wheel arch catching wheel

Fail 2 Mar 2011

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

n/s inner wheel arch catching wheel

Pass 23 Feb 2010 177,992 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 168,508 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 151,301 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 150,947 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 138,391 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 138,389 miles

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

offside mirror slightly damaged in corner, not affecting drivers view

Fail 15 Dec 2005 132,011 miles

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2005 132,011 miles

o/s mirror damaged

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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R794 ECX 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 64.3%.

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 R794 ECX, 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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R794 ECX is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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