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R828 SNF

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,219 mi
Last recorded171,219 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 SNF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 171,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 161,355 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 53,590 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2011 146,577 miles

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

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

O/S - N/S FRONT DISC SCORED

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2010 144,405 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 144,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outer edge.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 141,602 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 138,632 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 136,233 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 136,233 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 128,193 miles

front registration plate becoming stained and should be replaced asap.

rear nearside service (foot) & hand brake low reading, though not an mot failure.

Pass 28 Nov 2005 119,218 miles

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

engine/gearbox damp with oil

front number plate discolouring

nearside steering rack starting to wear

offside headlight glass chipped, function not impared

offside rear wing damaged

offside steering rack starting to wear

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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R828 SNF 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 83.3%.

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 R828 SNF, 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 R828 SNF registered?

R828 SNF is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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