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R642 VAU

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,358 mi
Last recorded182,358 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 VAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 182,358 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s wing mirror barely secured

Fail 18 Mar 2013 182,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

o/s wing mirror barely secured

Fail 20 Mar 2012 168,630 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 168,630 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 166,137 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 151,224 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 137,424 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 137,424 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 133,958 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 127,442 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 117,142 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 107,571 miles

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

nearside mirror lense cracked

slight leak to rear of exhaust system

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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R642 VAU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R642 VAU, 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 R642 VAU registered?

R642 VAU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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