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P686 TVC

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,012 mi
Last recorded103,012 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 TVC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 103,012 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 102,707 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 102,450 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 102,450 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 101,769 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 101,433 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 101,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 100,153 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate damaged, readable and secure

Pass 8 Dec 2005 988,138 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Sep 2005 184,647 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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P686 TVC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P686 TVC, 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 P686 TVC registered?

P686 TVC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P686 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P686 TVC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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