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P169 LTR

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,527 mi
Last recorded141,527 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 LTR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2007 141,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

alternator light glowing dimly

auxillary belt cracking

slight play in steering rack

small crack in offside rear light lens

Fail 10 Dec 2007 141,527 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

alternator light glowing dimly

auxillary belt cracking

slight play in steering rack

small crack in offside rear light lens

Pass 20 Sep 2006 137,274 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 137,274 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 126,584 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 126,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P169 LTR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P169 LTR, 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 P169 LTR registered?

P169 LTR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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