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R84 RBM

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

267,096 mi
Last recorded267,096 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 RBM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 267,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 258,354 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 250,852 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 250,852 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Clipped back now secure (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 244,269 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 236,903 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 236,692 miles

Brake valve leaking load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 229,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 220,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 29 Jun 2018 212,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 212,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 203,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 194,867 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 194,646 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 185,351 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 177,066 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing very low,advise to replace very soon.

offside bottom engine mounting wearing,advise to replace soon.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 167,991 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front brake discs wearing low and corroding,not affecting performance at time of test,advise to replace soon.

nearside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edge.

offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 160,181 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front near side tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Jul 2012 160,118 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front near side tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 149,694 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 137,656 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

signs of perishing to front brake hoses

slight blow and corrosion to exhaust

slight fading to front indicators

Pass 23 Jun 2009 125,042 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 115,421 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 111,944 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 107,317 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 103,718 miles

both front wheelbearings have slight play

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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R84 RBM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R84 RBM, 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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R84 RBM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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