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R481 TKK

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

233,145 mi
Last recorded233,145 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 TKK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 233,145 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 226,580 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2011 211,220 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 211,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 199,110 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,306 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 189,027 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 179,939 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 164,275 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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R481 TKK is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R481 TKK, 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 R481 TKK registered?

R481 TKK is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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