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P823 MCR

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,231 mi
Last recorded157,231 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 MCR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 157,231 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

oil leak offside.

windscreen badly cracked offside lower corner.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 152,387 miles

front to rear tyres of different size.bonnet release catch modified.

Fail 21 Sep 2016 152,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front rack gaiter twisted,

Offside Front rack boot catching antiroll bar attachment.

Spare tyre defective missing. ()

front to rear tyres different size.

temporary repair to bonnet release.damage to nearside sliding door.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 151,370 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 149,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 149,384 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 145,461 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 141,572 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 135,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 119,457 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 119,457 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 104,254 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 104,254 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P823 MCR 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 P823 MCR, 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 P823 MCR registered?

P823 MCR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P823 MCR safe to buy?

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