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P389 SFE

1996 Citroen Dispatch

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

193,918 mi
Last recorded193,918 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Citroen Dispatch134,753 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 SFE
MakeCitroen
ModelDispatch
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 193,918 miles

brake compensator stiff

offside front seat belt buckle outer casing missing

Pass 7 Feb 2015 188,912 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 178,688 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 178,688 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 169,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 160,157 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 150,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 14,434 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 136,427 miles

oil leak on engine and steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2008 132,255 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 124,872 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 120,963 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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P389 SFE is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P389 SFE, 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 P389 SFE registered?

P389 SFE is a 1996 Citroen Dispatch, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P389 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 SFE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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