MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,002 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s/f mirror damage † †battery loose † †eng poor starting † †play in steering rack
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
eng/ poor srarting † †eng/smokey † †n/s/f mirror damage † †pas leaks † †o/s/f d/shaft locks up † †battery loose † †play in str/ rack
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
leak off pipes need to be changed † †n/s/f mirror damage † †PAS leaks † †(O/S/F drive shaft faulty - Locks up?) † †recommend fuel treatment - smokey † †battery not clamped † †f pads very low - f brake imbalance † †play in n/s steering rack
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
Based on 1,114,316 MOT tests across 87,828 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P561 OVU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P561 OVU, 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 P561 OVU registered?
P561 OVU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 May 1997.
Is P561 OVU safe to buy?
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