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P651 CUD

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,578 mi
Last recorded149,578 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP651 CUD
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2009 149,578 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2008 134,196 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 133,922 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 110,335 miles

font # plate tatty

Fail 28 Dec 2006 110,257 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2006 109,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate damaged

Front number plate soon on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2005 93,821 miles

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

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

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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P651 CUD is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P651 CUD, 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 P651 CUD registered?

P651 CUD is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P651 CUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P651 CUD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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