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P229 UHR

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

13,558 mi
Last recorded13,558 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 UHR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 13,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished on sidewall

Fail 21 Jun 2014 134,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sides rear suspension bush has slight play

nearside rear side wall perishing

offside rear tyre side wall perishing

unable to see front brake pads thickness

Pass 5 Jul 2013 125,269 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 125,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 118,670 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 117,639 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 117,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 116,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear tail pipe exhaust border line limits .

Fail 24 Aug 2010 116,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear tail pipe exhaust border line limits .

Pass 14 Nov 2008 116,122 miles

O/S/R tyre out of shape close to limits .

Pass 13 Nov 2006 114,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight play steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2005 109,257 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 109,257 miles

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

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

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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P229 UHR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P229 UHR, 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 P229 UHR registered?

P229 UHR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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