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R237 KAV

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

202,877 mi
Last recorded202,877 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 202,877 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 199,379 miles

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Pass 18 Jan 2008 189,705 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 189,654 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 185,351 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 185,351 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 178,765 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 KAV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KAV, 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 KAV registered?

R237 KAV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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