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R866 TDA

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,008 mi
Last recorded116,008 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 TDA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 116,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 May 2011 115,937 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2010 104,326 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 104,326 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 103,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Off side front constant velocity joint boot repaired

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2008 103,674 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Offside front inner tyre has thorn in sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2007 226,225 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 213,254 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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R866 TDA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R866 TDA, 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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R866 TDA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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