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R629 UEC

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,165 mi
Last recorded125,165 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 UEC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2010 125,165 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 125,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 112,590 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 112,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 104,086 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 96,009 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 96,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 88,035 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 88,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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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R629 UEC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red 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 R629 UEC, 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 R629 UEC registered?

R629 UEC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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