MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mount plate corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/r tyre scrubbed on wall
rear brakes 61% imbalanced
windscreen scored n/s
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brakes 22% imbalanced
o/s/r tyre scrubbed on wall
rear brakes 61% imbalanced
windscreen scored n/s
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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P162 RFS is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P162 RFS, 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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P162 RFS is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 7 July 1997.
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