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R416 YJW

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

226,712 mi
Last recorded226,712 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 YJW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 226,712 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 226,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 218,487 miles

both front brake pads wearing thin

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

several stone chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Sep 2007 218,487 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

several stone chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Aug 2007 218,458 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2006 203,171 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 203,171 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 181,910 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 181,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R416 YJW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R416 YJW, 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 R416 YJW registered?

R416 YJW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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