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R405 SET

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

185,169 mi
Last recorded185,169 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 SET
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 185,169 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Mar 2013 18,066 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 180,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 170,769 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 162,742 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 162,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 150,101 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 150,101 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 143,643 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 143,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 127,990 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 127,986 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 116,469 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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R405 SET is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R405 SET, 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 R405 SET registered?

R405 SET is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R405 SET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R405 SET shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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