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R886 DVC

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,460 mi
Last recorded168,460 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 DVC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2011 168,460 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 168,460 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2010 158,094 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 145,282 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 136,048 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 130,398 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 123,555 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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R886 DVC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R886 DVC, 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 R886 DVC registered?

R886 DVC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R886 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 DVC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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