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R551 YVX

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

175,149 mi
Last recorded175,149 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 YVX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 175,149 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 175,141 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 174,925 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 174,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSF and OSF top mounts corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 174,137 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 171,758 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 170,894 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 170,748 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 169,432 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 166,763 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 165,045 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 162,289 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 159,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 159,270 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 158,816 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 157,341 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 156,334 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 154,815 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 152,557 miles

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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R551 YVX 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 94.7%.

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 R551 YVX, 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 R551 YVX registered?

R551 YVX is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R551 YVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 YVX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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