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R133 HFS

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,999 mi
Last recorded86,999 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 HFS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2012 86,999 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 84,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear light lens damaged (not showing white light)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 84,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear light lens damaged (not showing white light)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 78,423 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 78,423 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 70,735 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 60,838 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 50,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall has slight deteriation (surface cracking)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,871 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre sidewall has slight deteriation (surface cracking)

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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R133 HFS is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R133 HFS, 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 R133 HFS registered?

R133 HFS is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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