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R958 GNJ

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,494 mi
Last recorded118,494 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 GNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 118,494 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 112,738 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 108,611 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 104,311 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 96,792 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,815 miles

osr tyre wall starting to crack

wipers will soon require attention

Pass 17 Jun 2008 85,373 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 80,793 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 80,793 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust end pipe missing

Pass 22 Mar 2006 76,991 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 76,991 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.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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R958 GNJ is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R958 GNJ, 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 R958 GNJ registered?

R958 GNJ is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R958 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 GNJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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