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P23 FVV

1996 Citroen Dispatch

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,185 mi
Last recorded233,185 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP23 FVV
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2011 233,185 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2011 233,185 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 220,222 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 206,297 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 206,297 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 192,873 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 181,407 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 172,104 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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P23 FVV is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P23 FVV, 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 P23 FVV registered?

P23 FVV is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P23 FVV safe to buy?

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