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P122 DAO

1996 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,038 mi
Last recorded127,038 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 DAO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 127,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 120,270 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,851 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 105,042 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 99,297 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside light lense covered by tape.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 92,660 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 92,660 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 90,385 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,509 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 79,477 miles

n/s/r light lens slightly damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2007 74,766 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 74,766 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 70,114 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 70,114 miles

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

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

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

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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P122 DAO is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 134,753 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 P122 DAO, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P122 DAO registered?

P122 DAO is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P122 DAO safe to buy?

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