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P393 URF

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,946 mi
Last recorded103,946 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 URF
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,946 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn to minimum safe thickness

slight play in near side inner steering rack ball end

Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,371 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Sep 2014 102,038 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 100,362 miles

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

near side/ off side rear tyres slight perishing

Fail 26 Sep 2013 100,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

near side/ off side rear tyres slight perishing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 98,425 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,291 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 94,348 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 91,836 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 88,318 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 88,022 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 88,022 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 81,732 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 76,732 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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P393 URF is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P393 URF, 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 P393 URF registered?

P393 URF is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P393 URF safe to buy?

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