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R217 MWN

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,314 mi
Last recorded108,314 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 MWN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 108,314 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 108,314 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 103,150 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside door mirror adjuster defective

nearside washers out of aim

offside front brake sticking

Fail 18 Jul 2009 103,150 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside door mirror adjuster defective

nearside rear tyre pressure low

nearside washers out of aim

offside front brake sticking

Pass 25 Jul 2008 97,030 miles

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

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

Oil leak

ign sw faulty could lock out

nearside door mirror adjuster inop can be fixed in position

Fail 25 Jul 2008 97,030 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

both wipers smearing

ign sw faulty could lock out

nearside door mirror adjuster inop can be fixed in position

offside front brake sticking

Pass 28 Jul 2007 91,610 miles

front brake pads worn low discs worn reccomend replacement

oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Jul 2007 91,610 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads worn low discs worn reccomend replacement

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jul 2006 86,938 miles

front brake discs worn pads low recommend attention

Fail 28 Jul 2006 86,938 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn, unable to see pad condition,recommend attention.

offside front tyre near the limit on the inside edge

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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R217 MWN is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R217 MWN, 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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R217 MWN is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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