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P188 TUY

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,368 mi
Last recorded186,368 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP188 TUY
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 186,368 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Hole in offside front indicator lense

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Nearside rear tyre pereshed

Nearside track rod end gater split

Offside front lower arm ball joint gater split

Offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Play in nearside inner rack ball joint

Play in offside track rod end ball joint

Various small cuts in tyres

Fail 20 May 2011 186,368 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Hole in offside front indicator lense

Hole in offside rear indicator unit

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Nearside headlamp glass cracked

Nearside rear tyre pereshed

Nearside track rod end gater split

Offside front lower arm ball joint gater split

Offside front tyre on 1.6mm

Play in nearside inner rack ball joint

Play in offside track rod end ball joint

Rear silencer rubbing on spair wheel cradle

Various small cuts in tyres

Pass 8 Sep 2009 188,368 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 182,672 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 182,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 174,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake fluid level low

front brake imbalance--offside effort lower

nearside headlamp glass cracked

rear silencer deteriorating

slight play in steering rack at offside

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 19 Aug 2006 166,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight play in both steering rack inner ball joints.

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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P188 TUY is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P188 TUY, 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 P188 TUY registered?

P188 TUY is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P188 TUY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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