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R26 FDM

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

254,565 mi
Last recorded254,565 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 FDM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 254,565 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 253,956 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 253,956 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 253,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 252,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 252,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 251,638 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 240,478 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 240,470 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 223,308 miles

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

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

damp noted at load valve

damp noted at power steering pump

nearside rear foot brake slight low effort noted

slight bind noted at offside front wheel

slight play noted in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play/wear noted in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2010 205,818 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 205,810 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damp noted at load valve

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2009 190,473 miles

damp noted around load brake load valve

offside rear tyre just on limit

Fail 10 Jun 2009 190,473 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damp noted around load brake load valve

offside rear tyre just on limit

Pass 8 Apr 2008 160,480 miles

both front wipers split

damp noted around load valve?

imbalance noted to front and rear brakes

Pass 1 May 2007 126,974 miles

bumper end cap missing nearside

Pass 9 Mar 2006 95,530 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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R26 FDM 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 70.6%.

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 R26 FDM, 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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R26 FDM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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