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P210 XYJ

1997 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,216 mi
Last recorded241,216 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 XYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 241,216 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 241,214 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2013 238,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

unable to see front pads

Pass 15 May 2012 235,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

air bag warning light flashing

damage to the front of nearside outer sill panel

front number plate cracked

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside sliding door outer handle missing

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 25 May 2011 233,681 miles

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

for previous advisories see test number 185337431108

Fail 17 May 2011 233,555 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

airbag light on

Pass 14 Jun 2010 232,195 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

clutch cable insecure

Fail 14 Jun 2010 232,195 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

air bag light on

clutch cable insecure

Pass 27 May 2009 230,263 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag fault warning lamp on

engine oil leaks

front of nearside sill dented

front registration plate cracked

nearside mirror casing damaged

nearside rear light cluster repaired with tape

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside sliding door handle broken

Fail 27 May 2009 230,263 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bag fault warning lamp on

engine oil leaks

front of nearside sill dented

front registration plate cracked

nearside mirror casing damaged

nearside rear light cluster repaired with tape

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside sliding door handle broken

Fail 5 Jun 2008 225,076 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leaks

front registration plate cracked

nearside mirror casing damaged

nearside sliding door will not open from the outside

Pass 5 Jun 2008 225,076 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leaks

front registration plate cracked

nearside mirror casing damaged

nearside sliding door will not open from the outside

Pass 25 May 2007 221,035 miles

General cosmetic damage

Nearside rear light cluster damaged

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2006 215,418 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 215,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P210 XYJ is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P210 XYJ, 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 P210 XYJ registered?

P210 XYJ is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 11 June 1997.

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