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P413 REW

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

223,356 mi
Last recorded223,356 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP413 REW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 223,356 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 217,568 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 217,568 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 210,269 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 210,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 201,573 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 201,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 195,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 195,005 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 188,786 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 188,786 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 178,392 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 178,392 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 174,279 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 174,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 169,958 miles

Front and rear registration plates deteriorated

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 159,442 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 147,049 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 112,061 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 108,014 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 108,014 miles

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

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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P413 REW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 P413 REW, 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 P413 REW registered?

P413 REW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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