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R470 WYA

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,716 mi
Last recorded130,716 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 WYA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 130,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside seatbelt stalk cover missing

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 108,258 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 105,833 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 103,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 97,166 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 90,158 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 90,158 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,439 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perishing.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,926 miles

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

O/S/R tyre perishing.

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 82,900 miles

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

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

O/S/R tyre perishing.

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

Tail pipe missing.

Pass 28 Jun 2008 79,794 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,345 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 74,295 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 70,978 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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R470 WYA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R470 WYA, 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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R470 WYA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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