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R795 BWS

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,379 mi
Last recorded131,379 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 BWS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 131,379 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 127,851 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 124,120 miles

Oil leak

front anti roll bar been removed

front crossmember damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2010 124,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

front anti roll bar been removed

front crossmember damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2009 120,487 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 120,480 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

water leek

Pass 17 Jun 2008 117,103 miles

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

seet belt recever case missing

Fail 4 Jun 2007 114,426 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 114,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 111,398 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 111,394 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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R795 BWS is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R795 BWS, 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 R795 BWS registered?

R795 BWS is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R795 BWS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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