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P561 OVU

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,002 mi
Last recorded182,002 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 OVU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 182,002 miles

n/s/f mirror damage † †battery loose † †eng poor starting † †play in steering rack

Fail 7 Jun 2007 182,002 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 181,882 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 167,575 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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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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