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P301 SYF

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,411 mi
Last recorded118,411 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 SYF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 118,411 miles

Offside front steering rack end has play in ball joint

Fail 16 Jun 2014 118,411 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front steering rack end has play in ball joint

Pass 13 May 2013 103,240 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2013 103,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 99,084 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 97,445 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 94,053 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 81,048 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 81,048 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 74,186 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 67,340 miles

Nearside 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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P301 SYF is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P301 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 P301 SYF registered?

P301 SYF is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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