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R639 BEC

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

166,981 mi
Last recorded166,981 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 BEC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 166,981 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 156,226 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 141,041 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 135,027 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 134,501 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 134,230 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 13,380 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 13,380 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 132,492 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 132,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 130,771 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 128,622 miles

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded at the top

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 128,622 miles

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded at the top

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipes corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 126,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind nsr wheel

Surface corrosion power steering pipes

Windscreen delaminating

Pass 5 Nov 2014 124,338 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 124,338 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 121,206 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 121,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 116,611 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

O/S/R tyre perishing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Radiator cap replacing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak from sump

Fail 10 Nov 2011 111,457 miles

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

Front brake discs showing corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 111,457 miles

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

Front brake discs showing corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 104,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 98,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 98,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 92,175 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 92,175 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 86,065 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 79,357 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 72,959 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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R639 BEC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R639 BEC, 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 R639 BEC registered?

R639 BEC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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