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R622 GFR

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,264 mi
Last recorded149,264 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR622 GFR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 149,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box also tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

all rear suspension corroded

both rear light lenses cracked

exhaust bracket broke

Fail 2 Aug 2017 140,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper bracket (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box also tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

all rear suspension corroded

both rear light lenses cracked

exhaust bracket broke

Pass 6 Aug 2016 136,243 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play and nearside front steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 136,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play and nearside front steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured and nearside front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 129,151 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 129,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 121,404 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2014 121,404 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2013 115,010 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 113,411 miles

Front disc pads low?

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 109,993 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 109,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

front discs poor

Fail 23 Nov 2010 106,440 miles

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

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

both front indicators starting to show white light

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

exhaust heavily corroded and slight blow on exhaust

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs very heavily corroded

offside rear light lense cracked

oil leak around engine area

slight play in offside and nearside front headlights and both headlight aims on limits

Pass 23 Nov 2010 106,440 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

exhaust heavily corroded and slight blow on exhaust

offside and nearside front and rear coil springs very heavily corroded

offside rear light lense cracked

oil leak around engine area

slight play in offside and nearside front headlights and both headlight aims on limits

Pass 14 Dec 2009 104,971 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2009 104,971 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust heavily corroded

offside and nearside front coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 102,289 miles

oil leak around engine area

Fail 6 Dec 2008 102,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

oil leak around engine area

Pass 1 Dec 2007 97,031 miles

front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

front indicators starting to show white light

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2006 90,110 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 79,659 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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R622 GFR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R622 GFR, 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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R622 GFR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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