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P497 RNO

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,500 mi
Last recorded158,500 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 RNO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 158,500 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 158,500 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 152,733 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 145,938 miles

Front number plate backing film condition

O/S outer cv gaiter perishing

Rear exhaust hanger perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2007 139,482 miles

osf tyre edge low

wipers in poor condt

Pass 14 Nov 2006 133,231 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 127,044 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 127,044 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tires tread depth low on outer edges.

Nearside headlamp holed

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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P497 RNO is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P497 RNO, 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 P497 RNO registered?

P497 RNO is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P497 RNO safe to buy?

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