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R574 YVX

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,064 mi
Last recorded178,064 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 YVX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 178,064 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 175,109 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs

windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2014 169,888 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 164,602 miles

rear tyres

windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2012 159,986 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 1,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 149,414 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2010 149,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2009 143,340 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 135,780 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 122,905 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 110,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs. / front brake pads low.

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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R574 YVX 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 91.7%.

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 R574 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 R574 YVX registered?

R574 YVX is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R574 YVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R574 YVX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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