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R980 PBM

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,037 mi
Last recorded158,037 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 PBM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 158,037 miles

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

hole in engine oil sump

Fail 2 Jun 2010 157,896 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

hole in engine oil sump

Pass 26 May 2009 150,502 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 150,502 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 144,592 miles

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

n/s rear bumper end cap missing

o/s front bumper slightly adrift

Fail 21 May 2008 144,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s rear bumper end cap missing

o/s front bumper slightly adrift

Pass 14 Mar 2007 133,450 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 133,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

o/s/f/ head light full of water

Pass 28 Nov 2005 121,062 miles

advice offside mirror damaged secured with tape

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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R980 PBM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R980 PBM, 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 R980 PBM registered?

R980 PBM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R980 PBM safe to buy?

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