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P547 OPV

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,399 mi
Last recorded197,399 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP547 OPV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 197,399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 194,415 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 191,773 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 189,399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 187,051 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 182,838 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 177,846 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 173,070 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 167,560 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 161,172 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 154,893 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 147,224 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 136,715 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 136,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2009 127,221 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 127,198 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 118,294 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 118,294 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 110,734 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 110,732 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 94,662 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 94,662 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 86,262 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 86,262 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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P547 OPV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P547 OPV, 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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P547 OPV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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