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1998 Citroen Dispatch 1.9L Diesel · R685 DJX

R685 DJX

1998 Citroen Dispatch (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 189,016 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
CITROEN DISPATCH
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 18 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
189,016 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 18 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
1905cc
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R685 DJX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
  • 189,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

R685 DJX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Citroen Dispatch (R685 DJX) between March 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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R685 DJX Mileage History

  1. 11/03/2022178,162 mi
  2. 21/03/2023188,203 mi+10,041 mi
  3. 03/04/2023188,224 mi+21 mi
  4. 05/04/2023188,230 mi+6 mi
  5. 19/06/2025189,016 mi+786 mi

Average of roughly 3,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Dispatch (K0)

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1998 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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