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R237 AMJ

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,113 mi
Last recorded163,113 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 AMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 163,113 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Dec 2010 16,358 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2009 135,425 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 135,166 miles

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

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

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

slight damage to both number plates

Pass 1 Dec 2008 117,523 miles

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 12 Dec 2007 108,381 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 9,922 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 86,833 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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R237 AMJ is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R237 AMJ, 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 R237 AMJ registered?

R237 AMJ is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R237 AMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 AMJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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