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R949 EFA

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

193,647 mi
Last recorded193,647 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 EFA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 193,647 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 190,576 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 186,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Panel starting to corrode just passable at time of mot

spare wheel carrier starting to corrode

Pass 1 Jun 2018 181,746 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 176,840 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 171,097 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 165,991 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 165,991 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 160,994 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2013 155,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 150,950 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 145,283 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2010 138,360 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 130,327 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 121,424 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 113,344 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 104,221 miles

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

rear number plate slightly faded

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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R949 EFA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R949 EFA, 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 R949 EFA registered?

R949 EFA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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