MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,121 miAbove average mileage for this year
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as sheet number 241688197141
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
clutch peddel stiff
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
clutch heavy
engine oil level empty (topped up).
front coil spring noise when turning.
nearside front and offside front lower swivel dust covers split.
various oil leaks.
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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R978 VOT is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R978 VOT, 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 R978 VOT registered?
R978 VOT is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 26 September 1997.
Is R978 VOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R978 VOT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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