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R608 HBR

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,629 mi
Last recorded108,629 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 HBR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 108,629 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 108,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 103,166 miles

corrosion has started in various brake pipes

nearside front inner rack end has slight play

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2009 103,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

corrosion has started in various brake pipes

nearside front inner rack end has slight play

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 96,927 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 89,860 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 89,860 miles

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 82,912 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 82,912 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 76,081 miles

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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R608 HBR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R608 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 R608 HBR registered?

R608 HBR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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