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R117 FYS

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,458 mi
Last recorded144,458 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 FYS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 144,458 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 142,430 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 140,282 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 140,282 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 137,472 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

throttle pedal sticking

Pass 21 Jul 2007 132,211 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 132,211 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 126,379 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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R117 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 R117 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 R117 FYS registered?

R117 FYS is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R117 FYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 FYS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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