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P102 UGS

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,620 mi
Last recorded138,620 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 UGS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 138,620 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 138,615 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 134,818 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 134,818 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 128,991 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 128,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 116,738 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wiper blades slightly det/smearing

handbrake lever slightly loose

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 23 May 2009 103,218 miles

exhaust becoming corroded on end of tale pipe

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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P102 UGS is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P102 UGS, 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 P102 UGS registered?

P102 UGS is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P102 UGS safe to buy?

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