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R779 EGU

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,706 mi
Last recorded142,706 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 EGU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 142,706 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 17 Sep 2018 138,938 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 134,406 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 134,403 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 129,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 129,111 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 124,334 miles

Advise on slight play in steering rack

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 119,764 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre 2mm and wearing in inside edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 115,438 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 115,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 111,772 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 111,772 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 106,831 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 101,627 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 101,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 96,953 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 96,953 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 90,882 miles

ADVISE/ OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDG OF TREAD.

Pass 15 Sep 2007 83,202 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 83,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

advise/ slight play in steering rack on offside .

Pass 16 Sep 2006 69,453 miles

ADVISE/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WAREING ON INNER AND OUTTER EDGES OF TREAD.

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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R779 EGU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R779 EGU, 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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R779 EGU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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