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R101 PNR

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

266,256 mi
Last recorded266,256 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 PNR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2011 266,256 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

gearbox lower mount bush worn to excess

offside front inner c/v boot split

play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 26 Oct 2010 264,068 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

kocking noise from steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2009 256,917 miles

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

off/side wiper arm fitting worn

Fail 16 Oct 2009 256,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

off/side wiper arm fitting worn

Pass 4 Nov 2008

nearside and offside front brake flexi to steel pipe at caliper corroded.

off side front track rod has minor play at the rack

offside rear tyre a little mis-shaped.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 243,827 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 243,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside front brakes binding slightly.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 239,784 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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R101 PNR 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 R101 PNR, 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 R101 PNR registered?

R101 PNR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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