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R302 HAN

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,128 mi
Last recorded165,128 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 HAN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 165,128 miles

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

n/s park brake low reading

Pass 7 Mar 2013 160,101 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front tyre wearing on the edge

o/s mirror crack

Fail 27 Feb 2013 159,848 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s front tyre wearing on the edge

o/s mirror crack

Pass 23 Feb 2012 147,222 miles

brake fluid getting low

o/s door mirror crack

rear brakes dont go up and down together

Fail 15 Feb 2012 146,991 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake fluid getting low

o/s door mirror crack

rear brakes dont go up and down together

Pass 2 Mar 2011 137,660 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s front cv boot starting to perish

o/s and n/s front brake disc worn and corroded

o/s ball joint rubber starting to perish

o/s door mirror crack

Fail 23 Feb 2011 137,480 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

n/s front cv boot starting to perish

o/s and n/s front brake disc worn and corroded

o/s ball joint rubber starting to perish

o/s door mirror crack

Pass 2 Mar 2010 127,997 miles

O/S Door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2009 119,295 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 110,758 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 110,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 97,885 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 97,831 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 84,748 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 84,748 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R302 HAN is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R302 HAN, 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 R302 HAN registered?

R302 HAN is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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