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R123 FYS

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,427 mi
Last recorded175,427 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 FYS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2015 175,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 204,468 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2012 197,920 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

front winscreen has damage does not affect driver view

Pass 14 Dec 2011 194,179 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 194,179 miles

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

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear registration plated laminate deteriorated but outside minimum requirements

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside and offside wiper arm pivots worn

Power steering hoses not adequately secured at front subframe area

Wear in inner steering rack joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Bonnet cannot be secured in a latched position

Fail 22 Nov 2010

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear registration plated laminate deteriorated but outside minimum requirements

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside and offside wiper arm pivots worn

Power steering hoses not adequately secured at front subframe area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Wear in inner steering rack joints

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Bonnet cannot be secured in a latched position

Pass 17 Nov 2009 174,499 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 174,456 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 156,251 miles

rear number plate discolouring

rear number plate light covers discolouring but working

Pass 6 Nov 2007 146,340 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 132,203 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

auxillary belt tensioner noisy

light scratches on windscreen

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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R123 FYS is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R123 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 R123 FYS registered?

R123 FYS is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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