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R867 TDA

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

241,273 mi
Last recorded241,273 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 TDA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 241,273 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 241,069 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 231,320 miles

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

rear brake effort low

Pass 15 Apr 2010 220,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 212,018 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 212,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 208,801 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 208,799 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 198,678 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 193,871 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 193,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil leak

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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R867 TDA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R867 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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What year was R867 TDA registered?

R867 TDA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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