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P190 CCU

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,893 mi
Last recorded238,893 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP190 CCU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 238,893 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 238,886 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 May 2012 235,477 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 225,123 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 216,654 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 216,651 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

handbrake cable slightly frayed and corroded

slight exhaust blow rear joint

slight play nearside front ball joint lift

slight play offside front wheel bearing

slight water marks to rear number plate

slight windscreen damage to zone b

Pass 23 Mar 2009 211,082 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 211,082 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

advise handbrake cable starting to fray 2 strands

front brake pads wearing low

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

slight windscreen damage to zone b

Pass 17 Mar 2008 204,340 miles

slight deterioation to rear nno plate

Pass 8 Mar 2007 191,743 miles

slight deterioation to rear no plate

Pass 24 Mar 2006 178,570 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 178,570 miles

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

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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P190 CCU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P190 CCU, 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 P190 CCU registered?

P190 CCU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P190 CCU safe to buy?

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