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P160 XDW

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,004 mi
Last recorded126,004 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 XDW
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 126,004 miles

both front indicators discoloured slightly

front brake pads low

movement in o/s/f inner rack tie rod ball joint

n/s mirror surround loose

n/s/f track rod end dust cover perished

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 30 Jul 2008 125,901 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both indicators discoloured slightly

front brake pads low

movement in o/s/f inner rack tie rod ball joint

n/s mirror surround loose

n/s/f track rod end dust cover perished

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2007 112,044 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)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake wear indicator wires broken

spare wheel missing

Pass 19 Jul 2006 102,867 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 102,867 miles

Offside Outer Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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P160 XDW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P160 XDW, 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 P160 XDW registered?

P160 XDW is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P160 XDW safe to buy?

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