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R920 HNV

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,842 mi
Last recorded194,842 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 HNV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 194,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dated 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 193,918 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear lower inner body corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 193,247 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside rear lower inner body corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 192,157 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 192,148 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 191,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jun 2021 189,980 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 188,961 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 187,989 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 186,190 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 183,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2016 181,591 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 179,115 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 177,457 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 176,310 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 170,411 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f indicator faded

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 161,719 miles

both front and rear number plates deteriorated

nearside front flexi brake hose deteriorated to limits and borderline pass.Needs attention

nearside front lower swivel joint some play and on limits-needs attention

Pass 27 Nov 2009 153,557 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front indicators faded

front number plate poor

light interaction on n/s/r

n/s/f flexi hose well perished

n/s/f shock has a light misting of oil

oil leak

rear number plate poor

Fail 11 Nov 2009 153,547 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake fluid level low

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front indicators faded

Front number plate poor condition

Light engine oil leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight light interaction on n/s/r

Some dampness around o/s/r drum

n/s/f flexi hose well perished

Pass 6 Nov 2008 141,857 miles

both front indicators faded

n/s/f mirror outer case loose

o/s/f trye getting low

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2008 141,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front indicators faded

n/s/f mirror outer case loose

n/s/f track rod end boot split

o/s/f trye getting low

oil leak

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 21 Nov 2007 129,979 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2007 129,979 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine has slight oil leak

n/s/f outer cv boot perished

slight misting of oil around p/s pipe - not leaking at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2006 115,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight brake bind o/s/f wheel

Fail 14 Nov 2006 115,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight brake bind o/s/f wheel

Pass 23 Nov 2005 105,762 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 105,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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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R920 HNV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R920 HNV, 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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R920 HNV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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