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R915 TDA

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,089 mi
Last recorded96,089 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 TDA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 96,089 miles

Oil leak

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

slight exhaust blow

Fail 9 Jun 2010 96,089 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight exhaust blow

Pass 9 Feb 2009 272,133 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Feb 2009 271,407 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Feb 2008 239,719 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 239,719 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 209,082 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 209,082 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 177,334 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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R915 TDA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R915 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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What year was R915 TDA registered?

R915 TDA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R915 TDA safe to buy?

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