MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,083 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
number plates fading
brake pipes slightly corroded
front and rear registration plates deteriorated
o/s front brake disc slightly warped
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
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)
front metal brake pipes correded and worn and in need of replacement soon
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)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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)
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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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