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P790 OSG

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,723 mi
Last recorded59,723 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 OSG
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 59,723 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jun 2018 59,702 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 59,702 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,144 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 56,635 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 54,176 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,394 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 51,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,902 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,630 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,690 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,100 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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P790 OSG is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P790 OSG, 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 P790 OSG registered?

P790 OSG is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P790 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P790 OSG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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