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P241 PBJ

1996 Citroen Dispatch

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,199 mi
Last recorded195,199 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP241 PBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 195,199 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 195,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 189,480 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 184,426 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 177,251 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 172,018 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 161,691 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 161,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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P241 PBJ is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in Green 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 P241 PBJ, 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 P241 PBJ registered?

P241 PBJ is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P241 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P241 PBJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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