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R456 EHG

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,443 mi
Last recorded162,443 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 EHG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 162,443 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 160,848 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 160,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper top strut mount as 2x fixing bolts missing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper top strut mount as 2xbolts missing

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 160,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mounting has 2 fixings missing but secure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE Front Suspension strut top mounting has 2 fixings missing but secure

Fail 1 Jun 2023 160,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mounting has 2 fixings missing but secure

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE Front Suspension strut top mounting has 2 fixings missing but secure

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

Pass 30 May 2022 160,585 miles

Lighting ; Headlamp levelling possible fault , initially operation sticking ?

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished / split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mounting has 2 fixings missing but secure

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished / split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension strut top mounting has 2 fixings missing but secure

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured close to exhaust (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 160,585 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit hanging / worn through on steering arm (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Lighting ; Headlamp levelling possible fault , initially operation sticking ?

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished / split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension strut top mounting has 2 fixings missing but secure

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished / split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension strut top mounting has 2 fixings missing but secure

Offside Rear Wheel has restricted rotation , unable to spin check wheel / bearing

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured close to exhaust (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 81,535 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 81,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 79,774 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,721 miles

Slight play in os steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2010 75,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 74,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 72,416 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 70,086 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 65,816 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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R456 EHG is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R456 EHG, 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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R456 EHG is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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