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P491 NLX

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,560 mi
Last recorded115,560 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 NLX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2010 115,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 115,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 111,757 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside mirror (glass) damaged view to the rear still visable

Fail 2 Nov 2009 111,757 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside mirror (glass) damaged view to the rear still visable

Oil leak

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 105,953 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2007 96,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 96,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 87,101 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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P491 NLX is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P491 NLX, 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 P491 NLX registered?

P491 NLX is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P491 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 NLX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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