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P599 DCU

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

240,805 mi
Last recorded240,805 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 DCU
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2015 240,805 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 240,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 143,544 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 143,544 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 116,396 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 113,797 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 113,797 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

both front discs pitted

Fail 8 Mar 2011 113,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front anti roll bar missing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 112,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 107,947 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 103,252 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 97,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 89,832 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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P599 DCU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P599 DCU, 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 P599 DCU registered?

P599 DCU is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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