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R884 PBM

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,335 mi
Last recorded151,335 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 PBM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 151,335 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 151,331 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s + n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 133,896 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2016 133,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 118,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 118,720 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 114,439 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 105,500 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 94,002 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 93,939 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 81,695 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 81,695 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,960 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 72,774 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 68,542 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 63,944 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 59,208 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 53,996 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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R884 PBM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R884 PBM, 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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R884 PBM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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