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R168 GJL

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

155,529 mi
Last recorded155,529 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 GJL
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 155,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 149,114 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 141,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 133,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 133,716 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 124,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 104,390 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 102,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 87,602 miles

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 72,740 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 68,199 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 68,198 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both front tyres low outer edges

Nearside rear light cluster cracked

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 67,645 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 67,644 miles

Centre Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside rear light cluster slightly damaged

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sligt play in sdteering rack offside

Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,129 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 65,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,962 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 60,962 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Crack in nearside rear light cluster

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 57,028 miles

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

nearside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2009 57,028 miles

nearside rear light cluster cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2008 52,057 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 52,057 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 45,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 45,636 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 41,468 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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R168 GJL is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R168 GJL, 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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R168 GJL is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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