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R531 MES

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,999 mi
Last recorded69,999 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 MES
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2018 69,999 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both front strut tops worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,999 miles

both mirror casings insecure

oil filter leaking

Fail 24 Jan 2017 69,999 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized compensater (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both mirror casings insecure

oil filter leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2016 89,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

compensater brake pipe pitted

n/s headlight poor pattern

o/s inner c.v boot leaking grease

play in steering rack

Fail 30 Nov 2015 69,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 69,999 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Dec 2014 69,999 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Nov 2013 69,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2013 69,999 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 69,999 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 69,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,999 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2010 65,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2010 64,996 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 60,890 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 60,684 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 56,693 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 56,693 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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R531 MES is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R531 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 R531 MES registered?

R531 MES is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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