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R85 FEU

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,548 mi
Last recorded112,548 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 FEU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 112,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 12 Dec 2008 112,492 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jan 2008 104,127 miles

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

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

front tyres 195x65x14 rear tyres 195x70x14

Fail 8 Jan 2008 104,127 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres 195x65x14 rear tyres 195x70x14

Pass 15 Sep 2006 90,331 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 90,331 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 79,869 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 79,869 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

near side rear tyre on 1.6mm

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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R85 FEU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R85 FEU, 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 R85 FEU registered?

R85 FEU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R85 FEU safe to buy?

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