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R883 UOK

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,271 mi
Last recorded173,271 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 UOK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010 173,271 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 167,099 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 167,017 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 154,683 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 141,558 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 127,869 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 127,869 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R883 UOK 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 71.4%.

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 R883 UOK, 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 R883 UOK registered?

R883 UOK is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R883 UOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R883 UOK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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