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R627 WNC

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,386 mi
Last recorded126,386 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 WNC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 126,386 miles

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

both n/s and o/s wiper arms worn

drivers seat belt clip (housing missing) still operates correctly

front number plate slight deteriorating

n/s mirror casing broken

n/s panel damage (no sharp edges)

n/s/r lense broken (no lights affected)

o/s/r lense cracked

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 9 Oct 2009 126,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

both n/s and o/s wiper arms worn

drivers seat belt clip (housing missing) still operates correctly

front number plate slight deteriorating

n/s mirror casing broken

n/s panel damage (no sharp edges)

n/s/r lense broken (no lights affected)

o/s/r lense cracked

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 19 Nov 2008 121,488 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 121,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 118,123 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 111,890 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 111,888 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 106,422 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 106,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R627 WNC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R627 WNC, 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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R627 WNC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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