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R455 ODV

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,440 mi
Last recorded191,440 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 ODV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 191,440 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 191,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 183,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2011 183,550 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2011 180,724 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 180,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 174,335 miles

both cv boots heavily cracking

both front tyres worn to limit of 1.6 mm strongly adv replacement

engine oil leaks

signs of oil around power steering pipes

slight wear to rear tyres

wear to front brake disc

Pass 13 Jan 2009 166,220 miles

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

Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2009 166,220 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 160,229 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil low

Fail 10 Jan 2008 160,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil low

Pass 8 Jan 2007 154,750 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 148,487 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2006 148,487 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

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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R455 ODV 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 57.1%.

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 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 R455 ODV, 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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R455 ODV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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