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R299 YKM

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,055 mi
Last recorded164,055 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 YKM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 164,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 164,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 159,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 159,493 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 16 Aug 2021 159,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 159,067 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 158,786 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 158,270 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 157,591 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 157,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 156,667 miles

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

screen cracked OSF outside swept area

Fail 27 Apr 2015 156,666 miles

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

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

screen cracked OSF outside swept area

Pass 9 May 2014 155,444 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 155,442 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 152,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 150,846 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 150,844 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 147,517 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 144,724 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 144,724 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 138,208 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 126,427 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 111,693 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 111,655 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R299 YKM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R299 YKM, 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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R299 YKM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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