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R589 HBR

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

87,851 mi
Last recorded87,851 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 HBR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 87,851 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from the load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

front lower arms corroded

front/rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 87,440 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle beam and its torque reaction bers are very corroded

There are several areas of surface corrosion that may need attention very soon

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 87,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear axle beam and its torque reaction bers are very corroded

There are several areas of surface corrosion that may need attention very soon

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,950 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,981 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 85,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 83,226 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 83,226 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 May 2009 81,855 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 May 2009 81,854 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jun 2008 78,219 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 78,219 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 73,984 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 73,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 70,195 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 70,195 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

steering rack noisy

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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R589 HBR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 R589 HBR, 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 R589 HBR registered?

R589 HBR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R589 HBR safe to buy?

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