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R264 CSU

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,334 mi
Last recorded166,334 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 CSU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 166,334 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 166,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 164,875 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 164,710 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 157,306 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 157,189 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 148,920 miles

Both front wiper arm pivots worn

N/s/f wishbone rear bush worn - slight movement

Rear number plate poor

Fail 11 Apr 2011 148,920 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Both front wiper arm pivots worn

N/s/f wishbone rear bush worn - slight movement

Rear number plate poor

Pass 21 Apr 2010 140,176 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 130,389 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 125,999 miles

spare tyre flat

both front wiper arms worn

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 28 Nov 2007 125,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wiper arms worn

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Nov 2006 117,860 miles

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

offside door mirror cracked

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2005 104,177 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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R264 CSU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R264 CSU, 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 R264 CSU registered?

R264 CSU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R264 CSU safe to buy?

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