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R933 EPV

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,051 mi
Last recorded144,051 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 EPV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 144,051 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 144,051 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 143,961 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 141,495 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leaks

Fail 26 Jul 2016 141,495 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leaks

Pass 11 Aug 2015 136,633 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 131,793 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 128,037 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

cracking n/side rear tyre inner sidewall face

Pass 20 Jul 2012 125,491 miles

exhaust system corrodind

front brake balance on limit 25

slight corrosion metal brake pipes

slight movement o/side inner steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2011 123,460 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 123,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 120,756 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 120,756 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 117,534 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 111,475 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 110,692 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 104,011 miles

Both windscreen wipers clear screen but are worn

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

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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R933 EPV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R933 EPV, 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 R933 EPV registered?

R933 EPV is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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