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R948 CEG

1998 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

133,990 mi
Last recorded133,990 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 CEG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2013 133,990 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2012 128,811 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 128,811 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 121,450 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 121,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 112,769 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 112,769 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 106,843 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 106,843 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,782 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 58,782 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 96,123 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 96,123 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 91,877 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 91,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 88,452 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 88,452 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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R948 CEG 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 47.1%.

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 R948 CEG, 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 R948 CEG registered?

R948 CEG is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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