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R114 FYS

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,222 mi
Last recorded28,222 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 FYS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2010 28,222 miles

back brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2009 266,869 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 266,869 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ADVISORY BOTH WIPER ARMS SLIGHT WEAR ALSO ALL BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY COVERED WITH COPPER SPLIT

Pass 28 Nov 2008 252,347 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 236,656 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 216,888 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 207,120 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 207,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no reverse lights

oil leak

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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R114 FYS 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 75%.

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 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 R114 FYS, 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 R114 FYS registered?

R114 FYS is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R114 FYS safe to buy?

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