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P720 OWT

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,042 mi
Last recorded194,042 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP720 OWT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2014 194,042 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine leaking oil.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 194,042 miles

engine leaking oil.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 190,314 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine leaking oil.

unable to remove ignition key to test steering lock at customers request.

Fail 20 Mar 2013 190,314 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine leaking oil.

unable to remove ignition key to test steering lock at customers request.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 187,530 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine leaking oil.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 187,472 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine leaking oil

Fail 29 Feb 2012 187,452 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine leaking oil

Pass 29 Mar 2011 183,403 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2010 176,378 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 176,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

o/s drive-shaft oil seal leaking badly.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 169,480 miles

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

engine leaking oil.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 156,870 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2007 140,029 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 140,029 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 126,473 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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P720 OWT is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P720 OWT, 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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P720 OWT is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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