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R29 WEV

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

363,314 mi
Last recorded363,314 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 WEV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 363,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to drum back plate (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake compensator to drum back plate (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 May 2016 363,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexi hose (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to drum back plate (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake compensator to drum back plate (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 354,176 miles

Oil leak

gearbox leak

Fail 18 May 2015 354,176 miles

gearbox leak

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 353,676 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 352,332 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2011 328,605 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 298,954 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery light on dash

Fail 17 Jul 2010 298,954 miles

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

battery light on dash

Pass 25 Jul 2009 274,755 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2009 274,755 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 248,111 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 248,111 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 215,606 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 194,256 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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R29 WEV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R29 WEV, 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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R29 WEV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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