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R237 XEW

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

222,083 mi
Last recorded222,083 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 222,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body structure is corroded but not considered to be structural

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front subframe has poor repair but not likely to fail/become detached

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

Offside Rear body structure is corroded but not considered to be structural

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system becoming corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 222,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn crunching when rotating wheel (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body structure is corroded but not considered to be structural

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front subframe has poor repair but not likely to fail/become detached

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

Offside Rear body structure is corroded but not considered to be structural

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 209,902 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front subframe has poor repair close to bottom arm mounting point but not considered to fail/come detached

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 209,898 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded at rear mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front subframe has poor repair close to bottom arm mounting point but not considered to fail/come detached

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 205,358 miles

number plates fading

Pass 16 Jun 2017 201,563 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

o/s front brake disc slightly warped

Pass 25 Jul 2016 198,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

some corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 4 Aug 2015 195,307 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 188,686 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 183,996 miles

front metal brake pipes correded and worn and in need of replacement soon

Pass 25 Jun 2012 178,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 172,815 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 167,454 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 161,701 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 154,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 148,043 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 136,426 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 XEW 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 88.2%.

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 XEW, 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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R237 XEW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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