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P144 JNR

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

245,981 mi
Last recorded245,981 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 JNR
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 245,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2009 242,266 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 239,899 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 23,989 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 239,869 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 239,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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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P144 JNR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P144 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 P144 JNR registered?

P144 JNR is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P144 JNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P144 JNR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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