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P279 NSC

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,240 mi
Last recorded179,240 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 NSC
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 179,240 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 175,852 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 175,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2010 170,948 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 170,948 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 163,737 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 155,892 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 146,179 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 136,955 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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P279 NSC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P279 NSC, 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 P279 NSC registered?

P279 NSC is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P279 NSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P279 NSC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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