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R892 SNF

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

238,189 mi
Last recorded238,189 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 SNF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 238,189 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 220,074 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 220,053 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pedal travel high advise investigation

Front brake discs worn

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 210,015 miles

front no plate faded

fuel pipes slightly damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2011 210,015 miles

Nearside Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

front no plate faded

fuel pipes slightly damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2010 196,725 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

oil leak engine

play in the rack

Pass 1 May 2009 183,759 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 178,747 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 178,733 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 170,170 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 16,564 miles

n/s/door mirror cracked

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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R892 SNF is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R892 SNF, 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 R892 SNF registered?

R892 SNF is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R892 SNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R892 SNF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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