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R246 AWW

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

177,529 mi
Last recorded177,529 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 AWW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 177,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 177,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 169,618 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 164,687 miles

N/S wiper rubber torn.

O/S wiper arm worn.

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

Poor image O/S head lamp.

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2013 159,149 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake flexi hose starting to split

o/s/r light lens cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2013 159,149 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake flexi hose starting to split

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2011 152,207 miles

coolant light on

few marks on windscreen none to excess

near side front arch liner loose

off side front flexi brake hose starting to split

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2011 152,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

coolant light on

few marks on windscreen none to excess

near side front arch liner loose

off side front flexi brake hose starting to split

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 146,629 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 146,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 142,682 miles

dorr mirrors backplates insecure

front brake disvcs wearing

oil leak engine area

Fail 15 Jul 2009 142,557 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

dorr mirrors backplates insecure

front brake disvcs wearing

oil leak engine area

Pass 30 Jul 2008 137,990 miles

battery insecure

front brake discs wearing

oil leak engine area

oil over all rubber diesel pipes etc

Pass 17 Jul 2007 132,719 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 126,409 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 126,409 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 120,458 miles

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

Offside-nearside wiper blades worn

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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R246 AWW 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 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R246 AWW, 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 R246 AWW registered?

R246 AWW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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