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P156 NBP

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,351 mi
Last recorded136,351 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 NBP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 May 2012 136,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 136,351 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 132,855 miles

Front brakes low.

Fail 31 May 2011 132,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front brakes low.

Pass 21 May 2010 124,539 miles

Front brakes low.

Pass 11 May 2009 117,311 miles

near side front tyre damaged @ outer side wall and close to limit

slight bind @ both front wheels

slight interaction @ off side rear lamp

Pass 20 May 2008 101,569 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 May 2008 101,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 May 2007 93,393 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 93,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

1, left rear light lens cracked 2,oil leak from main crankseal gearbox end 3,washers need slight adjustment

Pass 12 May 2006 82,513 miles

slight brake pedal creep noted.

Pass 18 May 2005 77,257 miles

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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P156 NBP is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P156 NBP, 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 P156 NBP registered?

P156 NBP is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P156 NBP shows 12 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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