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R542 UEC

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 UEC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X1 SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X2 SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 140,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 140,811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 140,812 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 140,812 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 140,811 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 140,811 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 140,811 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 140,811 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 126,335 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 126,335 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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R542 UEC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R542 UEC, 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 R542 UEC registered?

R542 UEC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R542 UEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 UEC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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