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R856 VAU

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,696 mi
Last recorded158,696 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 VAU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 158,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 154,224 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 150,331 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 145,742 miles

Front tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2013 145,524 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 141,856 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 132,699 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 132,682 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 124,565 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 116,192 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 105,974 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 104,796 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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R856 VAU 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 91.7%.

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 R856 VAU, 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 R856 VAU registered?

R856 VAU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R856 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 VAU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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