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A14 TMW

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,849 mi
Last recorded114,849 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 TMW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 114,849 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge,off side near legal limit

play in both front bottom balljoints

rear exhaust pipe deteriorated

rear numberplate deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2010 114,714 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front tyres worn on inside edge,off side near legal limit

play in both front bottom balljoints

rear exhaust pipe deteriorated

rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2009 102,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 102,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 91,392 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 81,808 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 170,685 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 170,685 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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A14 TMW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 134,170 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 A14 TMW, 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 29 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A14 TMW registered?

A14 TMW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is A14 TMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 TMW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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