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P73 WWV

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,999 mi
Last recorded99,999 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP73 WWV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,999 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2013 99,999 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 99,999 miles

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

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

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)

both front brake disks rusty / worn

slight play in o/s/f steering rack end

Pass 24 Oct 2011 99,999 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 99,999 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 99,999 miles

Front discs are slightly worn.

Please note: exhaust system is getting weak.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 99,999 miles

1. front tyres wearing low on outside edges. 2. slight wear in o/s track rod end.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 99,999 miles

1. slight wear in o/s track rod end. 2. front brake discs pitted. 3. rear coil springs rusty.

Pass 19 Sep 2007 99,999 miles

slight play in o/s off steering rack † †front number plate becoming deterated acceptable at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,308 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 9,308 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Outer Rear All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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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P73 WWV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P73 WWV, 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 P73 WWV registered?

P73 WWV is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P73 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P73 WWV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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