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R836 YOJ

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

201,785 mi
Last recorded201,785 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 YOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2009 201,785 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

rear engine mounting worn

some windsreen damage

Fail 29 Oct 2009 201,785 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine rear mounting worn and play

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre tread worn on edge

spare wheel carrier fixing

Pass 8 Nov 2008 192,657 miles

Battery insecure

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and worn

offside rear tyre wall cut

Fail 8 Nov 2008 192,657 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded and worn

offside rear tyre wall cut

Pass 10 Nov 2007 182,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre bald on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2007 181,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre bald on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2006 170,755 miles

some imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 4 Nov 2006 170,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 159,253 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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R836 YOJ is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R836 YOJ, 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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R836 YOJ is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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