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R471 WYA

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

48,512 mi
Last recorded48,512 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 WYA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,512 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 48,512 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

various bad oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,271 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 47,271 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 45,893 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 25 May 2010 45,893 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 15 May 2009 44,316 miles

nearside cv boot

offside rear tyre badly perished

offside steering rack badly worn and only just passes

variuos engine oil leaks

Fail 14 May 2009 44,316 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside cv boot

offside rear tyre badly perished

offside steering rack badly worn and only just passes

variuos engine oil leaks

Pass 27 May 2008 42,734 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 25 May 2007 41,188 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 24 May 2007 41,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

nearside front track rod end boot split

offside front flexi hose deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,228 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 May 2006 39,192 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n earside washer

play in offside steering rack

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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R471 WYA 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 R471 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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R471 WYA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 August 1997.

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