CarVerify

Free Car Check

P181 GJO

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

207,940 mi
Last recorded207,940 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 GJO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 207,940 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 207,940 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 207,854 miles

Nearside Front tyre becoming worn on edges

Nearside slight play in steering arm

Offside Front brake hose appears slightly twisted

Offside Front door check strap worn

Offside Front mirror damaged

Offside Front seat becoming insecure

Offside Front slight fraying to seat belt

Offside Front tyre starting to wear badly on inner edge

Offside Front wheel becoming stiff to turn

Offside Rear nail in tyre (slightly leaking and repairable)

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drive belts cracked

minor side to side movement in handbrake lever

rear coil springs becoming badly corroded

various oil leaks

various power steering pipes corroded

vehicle corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 206,966 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

brake load sensing valve corroded

slight damage and deterioration to front numberplate

Pass 6 Jun 2017 203,669 miles

damage to front reg plate

o/s/f brake hose becoming perished

screw in o/s/r tyre not leaking / is repairable

slight wear to n/s wiper arm

various oil leaks

Fail 6 Jun 2017 203,669 miles

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

damage to front reg plate

o/s/f brake hose becoming perished

screw in o/s/r tyre not leaking / is repairable

slight wear to n/s wiper arm

various oil leaks

Pass 1 Jun 2016 200,076 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm, perishing and has screw in tread

slight damage to front number plate

various slight oil leaks

Fail 31 May 2016 200,076 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s cvj becoming worn/noisey

o/s/f tyre 3mm, perishing and has screw in tread

slight damage to front number plate

various slight oil leaks

Pass 3 Jun 2015 194,209 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges (stepped tread)

nail in n/s/f tyre repairable (leaking)

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished on tyre walls

o/s/r tyre becoming worn (3mm)

rear springs corroded

reg plate becoming deteriorated

various minor oil leaks

Fail 29 May 2015 194,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit (2mm)

n/s/r tyre worn on edges (stepped tread)

nail in n/s/f tyre repairable (leaking)

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished on tyre walls

o/s/r tyre becoming worn (3mm)

rear springs corroded

reg plate becoming deteriorated

various minor oil leaks

Pass 28 May 2014 189,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs appear worn/corroded

front reg plate slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on edges (stepped tread)

o/s/f brake disc appears to have overheated

o/s/f wheel becoming stiff to turn

rear coil springs corroded

various oil leaks

washers weak

Fail 14 May 2014 189,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs appear worn/corroded

front reg plate slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre worn on edges (stepped tread)

o/s/f brake disc appears to have overheated

o/s/f wheel becoming stiff to turn

rear coil springs corroded

various oil leaks

washers weak

Pass 23 May 2013 180,380 miles

Nail in the tread of the O/S/R tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 180,380 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in the tread of the O/S/R tyre

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 167,061 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2012 166,917 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2011 155,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

all road springs corroded

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

long brake pedal travel brakeing system requires adjustment or repair

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/f wheel outer rim damaged

o/s door mirror loose

oil leak

rear brake load valve appears damp

steering rack appears to be weeping

unable to fully inspect front brakes

Fail 23 Apr 2011 155,828 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever has some side movement

nearside rack gaitor split cable tie repositioned inside split

offside door mirror cover broken and insecure rear vision not impaired

rear nearside light lense cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2010 147,521 miles

front number plate is cracked and the rear one has some contamination

nearside rear light lens is damaged

nearside steering rack gaiter cannot be either classed as split or insecure but it appears to be coming unglued

offside door mirror back is loose

oil leaks in the engine bay

steering rack pinion may have had a cover that now appears to be missing

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 28 Apr 2010 147,467 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both offside tyre valve caps are missing

front number plate is cracked and the rear one has some contamination

nearside rear light lens is damaged

nearside steering rack gaiter cannot be either classed as split or insecure but it appears to be coming unglued and is twisted

offside door mirror back is loose

oil leaks in the engine bay

spare wheel is missing from the underbody cage. The cage is still secure

steering rack pinion may have had a cover that now appears to be missing

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to see the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 30 May 2009 139,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 23 May 2009 139,039 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 2 May 2008 128,548 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front number plate damage

Fail 2 May 2008 128,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front number plate damage

Pass 18 Apr 2007 117,515 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 109,715 miles

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
Full Citroen Dispatch reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P181 GJO is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 P181 GJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P181 GJO?

You can check the full history of P181 GJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P181 GJO registered?

P181 GJO is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P181 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 GJO shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P181 GJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P181 GJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.