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R313 SRV

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,052 mi
Last recorded184,052 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 SRV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2009 184,052 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

front number plate cracked and slighlty deteriated

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre getting low and perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2009 184,052 miles

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate cracked and slighlty deteriated

o/s door mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre getting low and perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2008 184,052 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s mirror lens cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2008 184,052 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s mirror lens cracked

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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R313 SRV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R313 SRV, 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 R313 SRV registered?

R313 SRV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R313 SRV safe to buy?

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