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R570 GAP

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,640 mi
Last recorded128,640 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 GAP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 128,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front outer cv boot is seen to be leaking grease

Pass 5 Jan 2016 126,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ns/rear tyre have a neil

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2014 125,169 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 125,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 121,620 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

foot brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 18 Dec 2013 12,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

foot brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 31 Dec 2012 119,971 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jan 2012 117,554 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 115,400 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 115,400 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

very strong advice brakes not checked out on pipe leaking n/s/f

Pass 26 Jan 2010 113,183 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front anti roll brackets fitted to vehicle only not a standard fitted bar required

Fail 25 Jan 2010 113,182 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jan 2009 110,926 miles

ADVISE; Steering rack slightly worn at nearside .

Pass 22 Jan 2008 108,672 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight perishing detected at offside front flexible brake hose

slight wear detected at steering mechanism

Fail 22 Jan 2008 108,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight perishing detected at offside front flexible brake hose

slight wear detected at steering mechanism

Pass 23 Jan 2007 106,622 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Dec 2005 104,144 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 104,144 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front disc run out high

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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R570 GAP 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 66.7%.

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 R570 GAP, 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 R570 GAP registered?

R570 GAP is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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