1997 Citroen Dispatch 1.9L Diesel · R705 AMV
1997 Citroen Dispatch (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 173,496 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN DISPATCH
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R705 AMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 173,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R705 AMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Citroen Dispatch (R705 AMV) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
R705 AMV Mileage History
- 24/01/2024155,581 mi
- 25/01/2024155,586 mi+5 mi
- 10/01/2025164,503 mi+8,917 mi
- 13/01/2026173,496 mi+8,993 mi
- 13/01/2026173,496 mi
Average of roughly 9,085 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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