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R603 OCY

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,409 mi
Last recorded145,409 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 OCY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 145,409 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 145,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 142,640 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 142,640 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s + o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 136,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle cylinder (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to o/s front flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 132,160 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 128,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes noise

Fail 3 Oct 2014 128,213 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brakes noise

Pass 4 Nov 2013 123,708 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 120,888 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 120,888 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 117,673 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 114,407 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 114,407 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 110,502 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 110,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 108,385 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 108,385 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 105,776 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 105,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 99,588 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 99,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 95,826 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 95,826 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R603 OCY is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R603 OCY, 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 R603 OCY registered?

R603 OCY is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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