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R38 ADV

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,392 mi
Last recorded114,392 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 ADV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 114,392 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,899 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 112,761 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 110,828 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 105,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 105,845 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 95,074 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 89,395 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 84,225 miles

Centre Front Upper Engine oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,582 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door check strap insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2013 75,014 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 75,014 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,036 miles

Both mirrors damaged

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,086 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear service and hand brake low performance compared to nearside

play in steering rack ends reccommend replacement

Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,682 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Slight water damage to front and rear no.plate

Fail 30 Mar 2010 57,682 miles

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

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

Both front brake discs corroded

Slight water damage to front and rear no.plate

Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,421 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 54,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,202 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 50,489 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,183 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 48,183 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R38 ADV 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 75%.

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 R38 ADV, 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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R38 ADV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 August 1997.

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