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R526 DSF

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,258 mi
Last recorded112,258 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 DSF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2014 112,258 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 112,258 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 102,349 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 92,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,534 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 89,534 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 86,446 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly pitted on inner surfaces

slight brake bind offside and nearside front brakes

Pass 2 Nov 2009 83,381 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 79,748 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 76,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 76,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 71,539 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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R526 DSF is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R526 DSF, 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 R526 DSF registered?

R526 DSF is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R526 DSF safe to buy?

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