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P206 PWP

1996 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,264 mi
Last recorded194,264 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 PWP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2011 194,264 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 194,236 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 185,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 177,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 177,308 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 169,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 169,287 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 162,532 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 162,471 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 154,912 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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P206 PWP is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Citroen Dispatch models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 134,753 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 P206 PWP, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Dispatch is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P206 PWP registered?

P206 PWP is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P206 PWP safe to buy?

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