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P193 ETO

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,692 mi
Last recorded90,692 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 ETO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,692 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 88,932 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 88,923 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 79,260 miles

offside rear tyre worn to the limit on inner edge

offside steering rack slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,923 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre worn to the limit on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,479 miles

Front brake discs worn to limit.

Front brake imbalance higher than normal.

Pass 7 Jun 2008 72,254 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 72,254 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 68,987 miles

N/s/f brake binding slightly.

Slight free movement at o/s steering rack /track rod coupling.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,267 miles

Exhaust corroded and blowing slightly.

N/s/f brake binding slightly.

Slight free nmovement at o/s steering rack/trackrod coupling.

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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P193 ETO is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P193 ETO, 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 P193 ETO registered?

P193 ETO is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P193 ETO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P193 ETO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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