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R86 CUG

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,705 mi
Last recorded134,705 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 CUG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2013 134,705 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 128,649 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 122,255 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 115,797 miles

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2008 109,010 miles

off side door handle part broken

plastic inner wheel arch cover fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2007 100,616 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

knock and play in rack

Pass 13 Dec 2006 91,370 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rack 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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R86 CUG is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R86 CUG, 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 R86 CUG registered?

R86 CUG is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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