MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,440 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
offside mirror damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
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
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)
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)
Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
engine oil low
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
oil leak
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?
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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.
Is R455 ODV safe to buy?
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