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R546 ODV

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

137,447 mi
Last recorded137,447 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 ODV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 137,447 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 137,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 135,328 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 135,328 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 130,230 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front top mount bearing rough

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 8 Oct 2015 130,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front top mount bearing rough

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 14 Jul 2014 123,362 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 123,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and low in pressure

Pass 25 Nov 2013 121,222 miles

Body panel damage n/s rear above lamp

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 118,329 miles

dampness on steering rack

o/s/r lens damaged/repaired with lens tape.

panel damage to o/s.

trailer electrical socket insecure.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 118,324 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

dampness on steering rack

o/s/r lens damaged/repaired with lens tape.

panel damage to o/s.

trailer electrical socket insecure.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 114,786 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs pitted

slight dampness on steering rack

wiper arms worn

Fail 2 Aug 2011 114,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs pitted

slight dampness on steering rack

wiper arms worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 111,733 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorating.

n/s/f disc pitted

n/s/f tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 4 Mar 2009 107,779 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 20 Feb 2009 107,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2007 106,901 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 102,278 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 102,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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R546 ODV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R546 ODV, 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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R546 ODV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 December 1997.

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