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R303 KAV

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

209,148 mi
Last recorded209,148 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 KAV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 209,148 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 168,311 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 130,924 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 130,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 112,826 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 109,319 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 107,805 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 107,805 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 102,205 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 102,120 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

screw in o/s/r tyre †

Pass 9 Dec 2005 93,459 miles

hole o/s/r light lens

n/s rev light n/w

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

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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R303 KAV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R303 KAV, 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 R303 KAV registered?

R303 KAV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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