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P281 CPB

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,179 mi
Last recorded135,179 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 CPB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 135,179 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 135,176 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 130,870 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 127,169 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 127,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 125,207 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,354 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 122,755 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 117,946 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 117,211 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 115,117 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 114,203 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 11,100 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 104,424 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 99,078 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 95,178 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 90,245 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 87,269 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 80,412 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 82,570 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 80,281 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 65,998 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
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P281 CPB is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P281 CPB, 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 P281 CPB registered?

P281 CPB is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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