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P139 JNR

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

184,082 mi
Last recorded184,082 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 JNR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 184,082 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 183,842 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 178,613 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 178,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 174,017 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 173,999 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 170,859 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 170,792 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 2 May 2013

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2012 160,545 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 May 2011 155,713 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 155,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pin hole in nearside c.v boot.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 150,211 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 150,017 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 145,611 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside washer jet missing.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 145,548 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside washer jet missing.

Pass 19 Apr 2008 139,488 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 139,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 129,980 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 129,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 120,368 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 120,368 miles

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

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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P139 JNR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 P139 JNR, 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 P139 JNR registered?

P139 JNR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 May 1997.

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