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R639 GAC

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

258,460 mi
Last recorded258,460 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 GAC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 258,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s rear tyre perished and cracked

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 16 Oct 2014 258,295 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 258,295 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 256,622 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 256,621 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 248,213 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2011 237,971 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 237,971 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 217,946 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 192,800 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 170,210 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2007 153,514 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 137,991 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2005

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 GAC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GAC, 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 GAC registered?

R639 GAC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R639 GAC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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