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P329 YCW

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

237,628 mi
Last recorded237,628 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 YCW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 237,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 232,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2022 232,107 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 229,389 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 228,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2019 223,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 219,701 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 216,589 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 216,542 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre split on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2015 212,116 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 203,865 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 193,759 miles

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 193,759 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 178,212 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 166,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 166,288 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 152,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 137,092 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front seat belt stalk locking mechanism cover missing

rear brake pipe from valve to offside rear hose corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2009 137,092 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front seat belt stalk locking mechanism cover missing

rear brake pipe from valve to offside rear hose corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2008 121,060 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 115,771 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 106,614 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 106,614 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P329 YCW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P329 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 P329 YCW registered?

P329 YCW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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