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P178 MVX

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,867 mi
Last recorded190,867 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 MVX
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 190,867 miles

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

both mirrors cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2011 176,322 miles

same as before

Fail 1 Apr 2011 176,318 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

both steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2009 172,402 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in o/s/f h/light

Fail 24 Mar 2009 172,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in o/s/f h/light

Pass 26 Feb 2008 163,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 163,539 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 160,148 miles

o/s/f tyre at 1.6 mm (legal limit) †n/s/ door mirror glass broken

Pass 2 Mar 2006 154,468 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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P178 MVX is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P178 MVX, 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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P178 MVX is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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