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P518 OAR

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,009 mi
Last recorded155,009 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 OAR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 155,009 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2011 151,855 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 151,855 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake disc's wearing thin/corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2009 145,076 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 141,748 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 128,321 miles

front no plate offside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2006 120,620 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 120,616 miles

Centre Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside 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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P518 OAR 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 P518 OAR, 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 P518 OAR registered?

P518 OAR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P518 OAR safe to buy?

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