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P281 CRA

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,421 mi
Last recorded135,421 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 CRA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 135,421 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 134,856 miles

oil leaks?

Pass 5 Apr 2011 132,155 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 132,155 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 128,939 miles

clutch horrid

engine very noisy;

needs a service;

Pass 26 Mar 2009 135,231 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 121,553 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 117,340 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 117,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 117,296 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 112,787 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 112,787 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 CRA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White 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 P281 CRA, 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 CRA registered?

P281 CRA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P281 CRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P281 CRA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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