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R897 UOK

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,407 mi
Last recorded95,407 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 UOK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 95,407 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 91,070 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 91,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 86,581 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 86,581 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 82,487 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,463 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 79,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 77,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 7,487 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on mot limits (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt noise

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,337 miles

slight play in o/side rack end

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,670 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,510 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 64,419 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 58,955 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,574 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,351 miles

different speed rattings fitted to car

Fail 29 Oct 2009 56,351 miles

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

different speed rattings fitted to car

Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,117 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,351 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,563 miles

n/s/r rev lamp not working

Pass 18 Oct 2005 48,496 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

spare tyre deflated

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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R897 UOK is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R897 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 R897 UOK registered?

R897 UOK is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R897 UOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R897 UOK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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