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R116 FYS

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

183,972 mi
Last recorded183,972 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 183,972 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f disc slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 178,721 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight play on steering rack

Fail 24 Feb 2010 178,721 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight play on steering rack

Fail 4 Feb 2009 171,230 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front steering rack gaitor split

slight play on offside front steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2009 171,230 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front steering rack gaitor split

slight play on offside front steering rack

Pass 2 Feb 2008 164,930 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside engine cradle corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2008 164,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

offside engine cradle corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2007 157,460 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 157,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 149,644 miles

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

both side doors not open properly.

Fail 30 Jan 2006 149,561 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both side dorrs not open properly.

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 FYS is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R116 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 R116 FYS registered?

R116 FYS is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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