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R420 UNN

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,249 mi
Last recorded177,249 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 UNN
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 177,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 174,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear light lens damaged

o/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 18 Jul 2013 172,318 miles

only half of speedo illuminated

Fail 15 Jul 2013 172,138 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

only half of speedo illuminated

Pass 18 Jul 2012 168,320 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s wiper arm

Fail 18 Jul 2012 168,320 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Slight play in o/s wiper arm

Pass 5 Jul 2011 165,008 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 162,026 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 159,415 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2009 159,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 153,658 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 153,451 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 136,081 miles

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

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

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

play in rack

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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R420 UNN is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R420 UNN, 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 R420 UNN registered?

R420 UNN is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R420 UNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R420 UNN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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