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R136 GSG

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,294 mi
Last recorded199,294 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 GSG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 199,294 miles

All brake pipes coated in grease

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Radiator corroded

Rear shock absorbers weak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jul 2008 186,013 miles

Brake pipes coated in grease

Engine oil leak

Power steering pipe rubbing on nearside driveshaft

Radiator corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2008 186,013 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brake pipes coated in grease

Engine oil leak

Power steering pipe rubbing on nearside driveshaft

Radiator corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 170,246 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 170,240 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise o/s/r stop light lens cracked †advise some play in steering rack †advise on corrossion on front brake discs †advise on small hole rear exhaust silencer

Pass 5 Jul 2006 153,679 miles

exhaust centre section is holed slightly

front brake discs corroded

slight play in steering rack

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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R136 GSG is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R136 GSG, 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 R136 GSG registered?

R136 GSG is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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