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R841 PBM

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,638 mi
Last recorded140,638 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 PBM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 140,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 140,633 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 138,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 138,171 miles

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 132,396 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 132,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 125,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes waxoiled

slight corrosion on rear cross member

slight oil leak

slight play in rack ends

Pass 9 Oct 2017 113,189 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 113,176 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 102,730 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 102,723 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,810 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 92,810 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine due to exhaust box missing (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 84,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2014 84,451 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Oct 2013 75,838 miles

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

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 11 Oct 2013 75,756 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,263 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 54,660 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,933 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 30,759 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 28,506 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 27,408 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 25,432 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 25,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 24,541 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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R841 PBM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R841 PBM, 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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R841 PBM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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