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R530 MES

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,709 mi
Last recorded91,709 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 MES
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 91,709 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 85,702 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 85,702 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 83,265 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 79,393 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake cable insecure rectified

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 24 Mar 2007 79,393 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake cable insecure rectified

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 18 Mar 2006 75,683 miles

both front and offside rear tyres nearing limit

slight play in nearside bottom ball joint

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2006 75,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front and offside rear tyres nearing limit

slight play in nearside bottom ball joint

slight play in 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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R530 MES is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R530 MES, 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 R530 MES registered?

R530 MES is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R530 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 MES shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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