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R675 VAU

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

222,890 mi
Last recorded222,890 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 VAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 222,890 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2015 222,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 208,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 May 2013 190,553 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 172,569 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 172,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 May 2011 155,900 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 14 May 2011 155,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 May 2010 147,886 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

OS mirror cracked

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 140,627 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 140,627 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 139,770 miles

front outer c.v. joint boots need replacing got small cuts in them and silconed up !

Pass 7 Oct 2006 129,003 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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R675 VAU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R675 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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R675 VAU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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