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P162 RFS

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,402 mi
Last recorded190,402 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 RFS
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2022 190,402 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 188,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 188,715 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 186,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 183,277 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 180,341 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 176,497 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 172,662 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 172,660 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 171,455 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 171,453 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 165,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2012 165,990 miles

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2011 161,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 161,428 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2010 155,485 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 155,485 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 150,162 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 150,156 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 144,616 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 144,616 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 138,485 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 123,721 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 101,387 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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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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