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R964 VHK

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,966 mi
Last recorded187,966 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 VHK
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2010 187,966 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 187,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 187,950 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2008 187,946 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 186,543 miles

exhaust system rusty and corroded

front coil springs corroded

heavy engine oil leak

screw found in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2006 181,260 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 181,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R964 VHK is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R964 VHK, 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 R964 VHK registered?

R964 VHK is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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