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R272 AAR

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

201,454 mi
Last recorded201,454 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 AAR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 201,454 miles

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

oil leaks\brake pipes corroding\slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 19 Jan 2010 201,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

oil leaks\brake pipes corroding\slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 27 Jan 2009 195,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 195,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2008 190,341 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 190,341 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 183,113 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 180,299 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 180,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R272 AAR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R272 AAR, 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 R272 AAR registered?

R272 AAR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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