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R601 MGM

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,559 mi
Last recorded132,559 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 MGM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 132,559 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal fierce in operation

coil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front brake disc corroding on inner surface

oil warning light stays on

play in steering rack - offside

Pass 20 Nov 2014 132,052 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear tyre tread badly cracked

rear brakes 23% imbalanced

steam coming from radiator & temperature gauge reading high

Fail 20 Nov 2014 132,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear tyre tread badly cracked

rear brakes 23% imbalanced

steam coming from radiator & temperature gauge reading high

Pass 20 Nov 2013 131,654 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cuts in offside rear tyre tread

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated / cracking

oil warning light glowing

rear tyre pressures low

Fail 7 Nov 2013 131,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cuts in offside rear tyre tread

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated / cracking

oil warning light glowing

rear tyre pressures low

Pass 14 May 2012 130,677 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch fierce

engine oil leak

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre tread deteriorating

Fail 2 May 2012 130,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch fierce

engine oil leak

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre tread deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2010 129,324 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror slightly damaged

offside front brake disc corroding on inner surface

slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2010 129,318 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror slightly damaged

offside front brake disc corroding on inner surface

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2009 127,939 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 8 Sep 2008 125,731 miles

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

intercooler pipe split under gearbox

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front pad sensor wire broken

oil leak

power steering noisey

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight play offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Sep 2006 121,193 miles

Oil leak

wear from steering rack (offside)

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

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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R601 MGM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R601 MGM, 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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R601 MGM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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