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R942 XGV

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,146 mi
Last recorded144,146 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 XGV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 144,146 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 143,046 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2013 128,126 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 121,815 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 107,181 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 105,065 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 102,773 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

steering rack has a slight misting of fluid

Pass 28 Jul 2008 99,272 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,202 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 90,049 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 87,907 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 87,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R942 XGV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R942 XGV, 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 R942 XGV registered?

R942 XGV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R942 XGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R942 XGV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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