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R116 CGP

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,161 mi
Last recorded153,161 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 CGP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2012 153,161 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Sep 2010 142,482 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 139,803 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 136,843 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 133,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 129,635 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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R116 CGP is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R116 CGP, 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 R116 CGP registered?

R116 CGP is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 3 November 1997.

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