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R465 DWV

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

101,131 mi
Last recorded101,131 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 DWV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 101,131 miles

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

oil leak engine rocker cover

Fail 23 Feb 2012 101,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

oil leak engine rocker cover

Pass 9 Mar 2011 169,691 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside frontvseat belt buckle shroud insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2010 168,584 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 168,560 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 166,894 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

corrosion on nsf & osf brake discs

Fail 10 Mar 2009 166,894 miles

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

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

corrosion on nsf & osf brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2008 164,647 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 164,647 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,111 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 16,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 158,490 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 158,490 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R465 DWV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R465 DWV, 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 R465 DWV registered?

R465 DWV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R465 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R465 DWV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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