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P952 SUV

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,050 mi
Last recorded57,050 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 SUV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,050 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,845 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 50,103 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 49,978 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

advise both fron tyres wearing on inner edges

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to wear limit

advise offside wiper blade worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,977 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise both rear tyres worn on edges and close to wear limit

advise offside front wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 49,238 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 49,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,544 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,977 miles

advise offside front wiper blade worn

Fail 14 Dec 2009 44,974 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

advise offside front wiper blade worn

Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,192 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 42,191 miles

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

rear exhaust has a slight blow & pin hole

Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,419 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

steering rack slight play offside

Pass 15 Jan 2007 36,406 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 36,404 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 33,330 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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P952 SUV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P952 SUV, 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 P952 SUV registered?

P952 SUV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P952 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P952 SUV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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