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P489 LWB

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 LWB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 99,999 miles

grease around n/s cv boot

n/s/f tyre worn low

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2012 99,999 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 99,999 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 99,999 miles

o/s/f brake hose perished

Fail 4 Jan 2011 99,999 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

o/s/f brake hose perished

Pass 22 Oct 2009 99,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2009 99,999 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 99,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s numberplate bulb dim-suggest replace

o/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2007 99,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2006 93,426 miles
Pass 7 May 2005 80,636 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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P489 LWB is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P489 LWB, 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 P489 LWB registered?

P489 LWB is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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