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R234 UAG

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,583 mi
Last recorded175,583 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 UAG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 175,583 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 173,332 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 170,970 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 167,647 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint x 2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross - member at both sides (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 162,534 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer wing (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2016 162,535 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort x 2 (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2016 162,533 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage lower wing (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort x 2 (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake valve leaking load sensor valve (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 152,483 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 152,463 miles

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

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

wiper arms worn rear tyres perished & cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2014 147,684 miles

slight scratches on screen

Pass 6 May 2013 145,191 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 145,106 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 142,856 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2011 142,856 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2010 133,197 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 133,197 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 126,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 117,849 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 107,212 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 99,564 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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R234 UAG is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R234 UAG, 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 R234 UAG registered?

R234 UAG is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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