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P164 FJO

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

148,952 mi
Last recorded148,952 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 FJO
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 148,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 147,278 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 144,960 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 142,654 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 140,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 139,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 137,210 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 134,687 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 131,246 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 127,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Mar 2011 124,262 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 120,579 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 116,728 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 113,111 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 107,291 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 107,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2006 98,983 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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P164 FJO is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P164 FJO, 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 P164 FJO registered?

P164 FJO is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P164 FJO safe to buy?

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