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R53 CGO

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

138,700 mi
Last recorded138,700 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 CGO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 May 2021 138,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake warning light on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2019 138,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 May 2018 138,143 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 138,143 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2017 137,978 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 137,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/70x14 91h (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 137,371 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 137,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 136,477 miles

Oil leak

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Pass 20 May 2014 135,682 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 135,175 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2013 135,150 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 May 2012 134,355 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 134,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2011 133,679 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 133,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 132,690 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 129,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 129,664 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 129,135 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 128,487 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 128,487 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 127,206 miles

oil leak

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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R53 CGO is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 R53 CGO, 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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R53 CGO is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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