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P208 AJT

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,397 mi
Last recorded174,397 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 AJT
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 174,397 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

damage to nearside rear body

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nail nearside rear tyre not repairable

nearside front tyre mounted on a different rim

oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from pas pump

slight play in steering rack offside

spare tyre wrong size 195 14

various small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 May 2011 174,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

damage to nearside rear body

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nail nearside rear tyre not repairable

nearside front tyre mounted on a different rim

oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from pas pump

slight play in steering rack offside

spare tyre wrong size 195 14

various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2010 161,707 miles

O/S door check strap worn.

O/S/F bumper slightly insicure.

Clutch pedal heavy.

Damage to N/S door & wing.

Front A/R/B not fitted.

N/S door mirror backing insicure.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge (195/70x14).

Oil leaks from engine.

Possible slight earthing fault with rear lights but O.K. at time of test.

Rear door lock n/w.

Various damage around vehicle including various missing components.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 161,707 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Clutch pedal heavy.

Damage to N/S door & wing.

Front A/R/B not fitted.

N/S door mirror backing insicure.

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S door check strap worn.

O/S/F bumper slightly insicure.

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge (195/70x14).

Oil leaks from engine.

Possible slight earthing fault with rear lights but O.K. at time of test.

Rear door lock n/w.

Various damage around vehicle including various missing components.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 150,616 miles

Battery loose.

Both headlights slightly insicure.

N/S/F tyre worn to wear bands & worn on outer sidewall (195/70x14)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil weep from engine.

Suspect front A/R/B missing including link arms.

Various damage around vehicle/components missing.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 150,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Battery loose.

Both headlights slightly insicure.

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

N/S/F tyre worn to wear bands & worn on outer sidewall (195/70x14)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil weep from engine.

Suspect front A/R/B missing including link arms.

Various damage around vehicle/components missing.

Fail 6 Jun 2008 139,850 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 139,850 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 134,771 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 134,769 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 128,482 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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P208 AJT is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P208 AJT, 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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P208 AJT is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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