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P688 PDB

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,762 mi
Last recorded151,762 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 PDB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 151,762 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2010 151,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2009 147,433 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 129,666 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 129,666 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 117,125 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 117,125 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

nearside front slight play at steering rack

slight play offside rack

Pass 6 Nov 2006 111,792 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 101,206 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 101,204 miles

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

Low pressure offside rear tyre

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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P688 PDB is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P688 PDB, 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 P688 PDB registered?

P688 PDB is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 July 1997.

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