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R902 TDA

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 TDA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn . slight play

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside steering rack area is wet with oil but no signes of leaking

both headlights are loose in there fixings

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2016

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn . slight play

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is bald on the inner edge of tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside steering rack area is wet with oil but no signes of leaking

both headlights are loose in there fixings

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 151,275 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 151,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 146,712 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

wiper blades deteriating

Fail 22 Jan 2014 146,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

wiper blades deteriating

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2012 144,877 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 143,148 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 140,930 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 138,978 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 135,416 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 129,811 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 123,095 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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R902 TDA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R902 TDA, 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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R902 TDA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R902 TDA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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