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P382 JDP

1997 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Citroen Dispatch134,170 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 JDP
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015
Pass 1 Nov 2013 141,995 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2013 141,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2013 138,647 miles

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

o/s/r and n/s/r lenses damaged

Fail 22 Feb 2013 138,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r lenses damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2012 122,840 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 122,840 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 116,905 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 113,898 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 108,345 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 104,160 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 99,837 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 96,712 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 91,199 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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P382 JDP is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P382 JDP, 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 P382 JDP registered?

P382 JDP is a 1997 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P382 JDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 JDP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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