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P203 LSJ

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

165,658 mi
Last recorded165,658 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP203 LSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 165,658 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 156,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 156,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2010 156,795 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s ano o/s front tyres slightly worn on the innre edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 151,000 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 150,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 145,626 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 145,626 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 141,417 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 141,417 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 140,176 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 134,175 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 134,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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P203 LSJ is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P203 LSJ, 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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P203 LSJ is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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