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P847 WNW

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 WNW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 164,447 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 164,458 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 153,334 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 153,051 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s upper door hinge worn

o/s/f chassie leg damaged

tow bar scoket braket coroded

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)

Oil leak

o/s headlamp damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 147,809 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 147,809 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 140,807 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 138,262 miles

offside front wheel rim damage

Fail 12 May 2009 138,239 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

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

offside front wheel rim damage

Pass 2 May 2008 135,474 miles

o/s rackend slight play

Fail 28 Apr 2008 135,289 miles

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 128,815 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 128,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2006 124,444 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 124,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P847 WNW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P847 WNW, 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 P847 WNW registered?

P847 WNW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P847 WNW safe to buy?

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