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R282 DUR

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

192,171 mi
Last recorded192,171 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 DUR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 192,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAIL PIPE MISSING. (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 191,705 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 191,433 miles

Front TWO FRONT SUBFRAME BOLTS CORRODED.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 191,146 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 190,655 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 190,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 189,149 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 187,445 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 186,032 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 181,582 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 181,560 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 173,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 167,872 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2008 167,828 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 160,429 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 160,429 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 153,982 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 153,982 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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R282 DUR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R282 DUR, 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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R282 DUR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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