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R262 VDP

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,008 mi
Last recorded94,008 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 VDP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 94,008 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside wing mirror cover damaged

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 94,008 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside wing mirror cover damaged

Oil leak ()

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,562 miles

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

auxiliary belt poor condition

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 88,562 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear bumper insecure

auxiliary belt poor condition

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,307 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,303 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 74,136 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 68,407 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

play in steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,959 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 59,651 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre perished/

slight play steering rack

Fail 17 Nov 2009 59,651 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre perished/

slight play steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2008 55,638 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 55,629 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

oil level getting low /uneven wear osf tyre /

Pass 13 Nov 2007 51,474 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 51,474 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,456 miles

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

slight play in the os of the steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2005 42,761 miles

spare tyre defective

uneven wear both front tyres

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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R262 VDP 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 R262 VDP, 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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R262 VDP is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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