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P550 VAM

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,520 mi
Last recorded148,520 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP550 VAM
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 148,520 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 May 2014 148,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 141,504 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 132,249 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 127,637 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 122,658 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 116,663 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 106,527 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 90,582 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 90,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 80,961 miles

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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P550 VAM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P550 VAM, 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 P550 VAM registered?

P550 VAM is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P550 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P550 VAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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