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P573 YBB

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,944 mi
Last recorded138,944 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 YBB
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 138,944 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 138,944 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 134,938 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front indicator bulbs faded

engine coolant level low light on

n/s/r wheel cylinder bleed nipple snapped/missing

o/s mirror cover loose

Fail 20 Apr 2009 134,938 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front indicator bulbs faded

engine coolant level low light on

n/s/r wheel cylinder bleed nipple snapped/missing

o/s mirror cover loose

Pass 23 Apr 2008 127,588 miles

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

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

radiator very rusty at bottom of cores.

shroud around offside mirror loose.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 127,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

radiator very rusty at bottom of cores.

shroud around offside mirror loose.

Fail 25 Apr 2007 117,949 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 117,949 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 111,770 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge also showing small cracks on side walls.

offside front tyre wearing off on outer edge.

Fail 24 Apr 2006 111,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge also showing small cracks on side walls.

offside front tyre wearing off on outer edge.

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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P573 YBB is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P573 YBB, 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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P573 YBB is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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