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R207 WAN

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,502 mi
Last recorded132,502 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 WAN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 132,502 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 132,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 11,888 miles

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 11,888 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

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

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 106,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight corrosion rear exhaust silencer

Pass 7 Nov 2012 92,238 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 92,238 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,000 miles

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

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres starting to perish

o/s/f door mirror lens slightly damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2011 84,970 miles

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade rubber deteriorating

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres starting to perish

o/s/f door mirror lens slightly damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2010 81,216 miles

o/s door mirror glass slightly damaged

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,989 miles

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

drivers door mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2009 77,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

drivers door mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2008 74,939 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s door mirror glass sligtly damaged

slight play in o/s and n/s of steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2007 71,419 miles

Both rear tyre outer walls starting to perish.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/s/f mirror glass damaged.

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 67,975 miles

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2005 63,113 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2005 63,113 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak

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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R207 WAN is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R207 WAN, 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 R207 WAN registered?

R207 WAN is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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