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R43 XPV

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,045 mi
Last recorded116,045 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 XPV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 116,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 116,024 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 115,311 miles

Advise front brake calipers are very rusty

Advise front brake hose ferules are rusty

Advise slight leak of oil from engine

Advise whole front suspension is very rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2023 115,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion hole in front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advise front brake calipers are very rusty

Advise front brake hose ferules are rusty

Advise slight leak of oil from engine

Advise whole front suspension is very rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2022 115,148 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 114,754 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 114,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 114,149 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 114,149 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 114,245 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 113,709 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 113,269 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 112,127 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 112,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 112,241 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 111,128 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 109,378 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 109,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 107,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 101,166 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 101,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 98,028 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 95,212 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 93,002 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 93,002 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 90,673 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 87,097 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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R43 XPV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R43 XPV, 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 R43 XPV registered?

R43 XPV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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