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P185 DCY

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,960 mi
Last recorded85,960 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 DCY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 85,960 miles

fuel inlet pipe in poor condition

n/s rear tyre outer wall in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2009 84,878 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres side walls in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2008 78,917 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 78,917 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 72,094 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 72,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 71,407 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 71,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2005 68,567 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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P185 DCY is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P185 DCY, 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 P185 DCY registered?

P185 DCY is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P185 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 DCY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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