1997 Citroen Dispatch 1.9L Diesel · R295 KLJ
1997 Citroen Dispatch (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 178,584 miles. MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DISPATCH
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R295 KLJ Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2026
- 178,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R295 KLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Citroen Dispatch (R295 KLJ) between March 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (32 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Steering (11 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 66 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
R295 KLJ Mileage History
- 28/03/200683,878 mi
- 29/03/200653,338 mi-30,540 mi
- 18/07/200794,079 mi+40,741 mi
- 18/07/200794,089 mi+10 mi
- 13/03/200898,679 mi+4,590 mi
- 07/04/2009104,707 mi+6,028 mi
- 28/06/2010110,189 mi+5,482 mi
- 29/06/2010110,199 mi+10 mi
- 06/09/2011115,541 mi+5,342 mi
- 17/09/2012120,969 mi+5,428 mi
- 18/09/2012120,974 mi+5 mi
- 15/10/2013125,594 mi+4,620 mi
- 15/10/2013125,594 mi
- 21/01/2015128,987 mi+3,393 mi
- 22/01/2015128,993 mi+6 mi
- 11/07/2016132,048 mi+3,055 mi
- 04/09/2017142,194 mi+10,146 mi
- 04/09/2017142,194 mi
- 18/09/2018144,529 mi+2,335 mi
- 20/09/2018144,552 mi+23 mi
- 24/09/2019148,557 mi+4,005 mi
- 01/10/2020152,513 mi+3,956 mi
- 02/10/2020152,513 mi
- 04/10/2021157,031 mi+4,518 mi
- 05/10/2021157,031 mi
- 06/10/2022161,000 mi+3,969 mi
- 03/10/2023164,689 mi+3,689 mi
- 10/10/2024168,295 mi+3,606 mi
- 14/10/2024168,295 mi
- 15/10/2025172,756 mi+4,461 mi
- 22/10/2026178,584 mi+5,828 mi
Average of roughly 4,604 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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