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R896 BKK

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,297 mi
Last recorded107,297 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 BKK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 107,297 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 107,039 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 106,338 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 105,343 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 101,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 97,834 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,170 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 89,624 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 83,823 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,376 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,783 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,438 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,278 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,932 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 63,216 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 61,412 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jan 2011 61,412 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jan 2010 59,126 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 57,537 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,485 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,530 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 50,523 miles

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

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

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

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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R896 BKK is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R896 BKK, 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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R896 BKK is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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