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R122 SRD

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,418 mi
Last recorded138,418 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 SRD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 138,418 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Rear corner of bumper slightly insecure

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 138,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front corner of bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Front headlamp slightly insecure

Nearside Rear corner of bumper slightly insecure

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

emissions NOT TESTED due to exhaust blow

exhaust tail pipe missing

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 135,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Note:Exhaust corroded.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 131,592 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 130,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 130,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 126,598 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 124,580 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 118,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 107,667 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 102,006 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 95,881 miles

front brake discs showing slight corrsoin on inboard side

Pass 22 Sep 2005 91,753 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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R122 SRD is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R122 SRD, 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 R122 SRD registered?

R122 SRD is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 November 1997.

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