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P386 UFH

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,185 mi
Last recorded96,185 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 UFH
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 96,185 miles

front and rear tyres different sizes

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 4 Nov 2009 96,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2008 90,230 miles

front tyres near limit nearside front lower ball joint ready for changing

Fail 10 Oct 2008 90,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

corrosion hole in nsf wing

front discs look well worn

nsf tyre pressure low

oil leak from engine

osf door mirror backing broken

osf tyre well worn

Pass 9 Oct 2007 88,163 miles

front tyres well worn 195/70/14

n/s outer c/v boot leaking

Pass 9 Oct 2006 83,772 miles

checked rear seat belts to best i can, vehicle fitted with harneses.

corrosion on n/s/f wing

no seat base on rear bench, so not tested as a seat.

Pass 28 Oct 2005 24,542 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 24,542 miles

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

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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P386 UFH is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue 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 P386 UFH, 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 P386 UFH registered?

P386 UFH is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P386 UFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P386 UFH 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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