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R953 KFR

1998 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

214,438 mi
Last recorded214,438 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Citroen Dispatch129,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR953 KFR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 214,438 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 209,635 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2014 205,912 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 205,875 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 202,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 199,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 195,301 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 190,814 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 185,528 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 181,456 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 176,090 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 176,077 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 167,483 miles

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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R953 KFR is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R953 KFR, 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 R953 KFR registered?

R953 KFR is a 1998 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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