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P282 YCW

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,183 mi
Last recorded137,183 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 YCW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 137,183 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 137,181 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 136,761 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 133,376 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 122,793 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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P282 YCW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P282 YCW, 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 P282 YCW registered?

P282 YCW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P282 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 YCW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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