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P687 LYA

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,109 mi
Last recorded235,109 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP687 LYA
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 235,109 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 228,638 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 228,638 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

power steering pipes insecure on underside of veichel

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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P687 LYA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P687 LYA, 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 P687 LYA registered?

P687 LYA is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P687 LYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P687 LYA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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