MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pipes at rear slightly corroded
n/s/f door mirror housing insecure
o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
brake pipes at rear slightly corroded
n/s/f door mirror housing insecure
o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
offside inner cv boot leaking grease
offside steering rack gaitor twisted
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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R835 EFS is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R835 EFS, 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 R835 EFS registered?
R835 EFS is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 20 September 1997.
Is R835 EFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R835 EFS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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