MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen Dispatch?
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P243 SYF is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P243 SYF, 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 P243 SYF registered?
P243 SYF is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 23 May 1997.
Is P243 SYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P243 SYF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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